Connersville Middle School

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Connersville Middle School ranks 263 rd of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Connersville Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Connersville, Indiana, with a student population of 505. The school is part of the Fayette County School Corporation, which is ranked 212 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's racial makeup is predominantly White, with over 94% of students identifying as such in recent years.

Connersville Middle School faces several challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has had relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.3% to 33.5% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of some nearby schools like Benjamin Rush Middle School (12.5%) and Centerville-Abington Junior High School (9.5%). Additionally, the school's test scores on the ILEARN assessments are generally below the state averages and the scores of some nearby schools, with only 39.82% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 21.22% in math. This is lower than the state averages and the performance of schools like Franklin County Middle School and Centerville-Abington Junior High School.

Connersville Middle School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.79% to 66.04% in recent years, which is higher than the rates at some nearby schools like Centerville-Abington Junior High School (48.78%) and Franklin County Middle School (52.79%). This high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance, as research has shown that students from lower-income backgrounds often face additional challenges that can impact their educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1900 Grand Ave
Connersville, IN 47331

(765) 825-1139

District: Fayette County School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
263^rd of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,155

Students who attend Connersville Middle School usually attend:

High:

Connersville Senior High School

Feeder schools for Connersville Middle School:

Elementary:	Eastview Elementary School
	Everton Elementary School
	Fayette Central Elementary
	Frazee Elementary School
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	Grandview Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 505

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.3%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Connersville Middle School ranks worse than 54.2% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.66. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.3%), two or more races (2.8%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Connersville Middle School is 15. (See more...)

Compare Connersville Middle School employs 33.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Connersville Middle School is $11,155.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Connersville Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Connersville Middle School 263^rd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Connersville Middle School in the ranking list.)

Fayette County School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette County School Corporation 207^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Connersville Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	44.72	252^nd	370	31.9%
2006	51.91	215^th	375	42.7%
2007	47.12	252^nd	382	34.0%
2008	59.22	168^th	392	57.1%
2009	61.61	167^th	423	60.5%
2010	71.86	105^th	428	75.5%
2011	71.62	113^th	451	74.9%
2012	69.25	129^th	447	71.1%
2013	65.78	152^nd	444	65.8%
2014	67.55	146^th	470	68.9%
2015	64.04	175^th	485	63.9%
2016	64.63	169^th	494	65.8%
2017	68.05	141^st	472	70.1%
2018	65.72	161^st	473	66.0%
2019	58.79	199^th	470	57.7%
2021	45.20	271^st	483	43.9%
2022	36.47	321^st	490	34.5%
2023	34.84	323^rd	489	33.9%
2024	46.66	263^rd	485	45.8%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Connersville Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	870	17	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	892
1989	868	23	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	898
1990	813	21	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	837
1991	778	11	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	792
1992	812	12	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	829
1993	814	17	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	836
1994	801	18	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	821
1995	702	9	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	715
1996	702	9	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	715
1997	676	12	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	692
1998	631	12	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
1999	646	11	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	659
2000	621	12	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	634
2001	561	18	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
2002	591	14	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	610
2003	591	14	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	610
2004	668	9	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	678
2005	683	11	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	698
2006	707	14	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	728
2007	653	12	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	8	679
2008	592	11	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	15	619
2009	570	11	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	19	603
2010	573	12	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	17	608
2011	591	8	2	1	1	0	12	0	615
2012	602	6	1	3	0	0	12	0	624
2013	572	9	1	7	0	0	14	0	603
2014	579	7	1	6	0	0	21	0	614
2015	587	9	3	13	0	0	20	0	632
2016	528	6	3	14	0	0	10	0	561
2017	518	6	3	13	1	0	10	0	551
2018	537	6	4	9	3	0	9	0	568
2019	548	3	3	11	2	0	16	0	583
2020	507	7	1	11	1	0	14	0	541
2021	503	8	1	4	1	0	17	0	534
2022	504	2	2	4	2	0	19	0	533
2023	476	3	3	8	1	0	14	0	505

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Connersville Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	892	45.8	19.4	14.2
1989	898	45.4	19.7	14.1
1990	837	45.4	18.4	19.5
1991	792	46.2	17.1	19.4
1992	829	44.2	18.7	21.1
1993	836	46.3	18.1	23.4
1994	821	46.8	17.5	25.7
1995	715	50.6	14.1	21.8
1996	715	50.6	14.1	21.8
1997	692	51.9	13.3	28
1998	646	51.0	12.7	26.2
1999	659	49.6	13.3	34
2000	634	49.7	12.8	33.8
2001	582	45.8	12.7	37.6
2002	610	45.9	13.3	36.6
2003	610	45.9	13.3	36.6
2004	678	45.7	14.8	42.2
2005	698	45.7	15.3	36.5
2006	728	46.8	15.6	39.7
2007	679	n/a	n/a	45.6
2008	619	40.3	15.4	48.8
2009	603	40.7	14.8	56.5
2010	608	39.7	15.2	60.4
2011	615	39.0	15.7	56.4
2012	624	40.0	15.6	56.4
2013	603	38.0	15.8	58.9
2014	614	38.0	16.1	58
2015	632	37.0	17.0	60.9
2016	561	37.0	15.1	57.8
2017	551	37.0	14.8	55.2
2018	568	35.0	16.2	59.7
2019	583	33.0	17.6	59
2020	541	33.0	16.3	54.7
2021	534	33.6	15.8	62.7
2022	533	33.5	15.9	66
2023	505	33.5	15.0	60.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Connersville Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	892	45.8	19.4	14.2
1989	898	45.4	19.7	14.1
1990	837	45.4	18.4	19.5
1991	792	46.2	17.1	19.4
1992	829	44.2	18.7	21.1
1993	836	46.3	18.1	23.4
1994	821	46.8	17.5	25.7
1995	715	50.6	14.1	21.8
1996	715	50.6	14.1	21.8
1997	692	51.9	13.3	28
1998	646	51.0	12.7	26.2
1999	659	49.6	13.3	34
2000	634	49.7	12.8	33.8
2001	582	45.8	12.7	37.6
2002	610	45.9	13.3	36.6
2003	610	45.9	13.3	36.6
2004	678	45.7	14.8	42.2
2005	698	45.7	15.3	36.5
2006	728	46.8	15.6	39.7
2007	679	n/a	n/a	45.6
2008	619	40.3	15.4	48.8
2009	603	40.7	14.8	56.5
2010	608	39.7	15.2	60.4
2011	615	39.0	15.7	56.4
2012	624	40.0	15.6	56.4
2013	603	38.0	15.8	58.9
2014	614	38.0	16.1	58
2015	632	37.0	17.0	60.9
2016	561	37.0	15.1	57.8
2017	551	37.0	14.8	55.2
2018	568	35.0	16.2	59.7
2019	583	33.0	17.6	59
2020	541	33.0	16.3	54.7
2021	534	33.6	15.8	62.7
2022	533	33.5	15.9	66
2023	505	33.5	15.0	60.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Connersville Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$764 (7.9%)	$8,945 (92.1%)	$9,709
2020	$489 (4.5%)	$10,330 (95.5%)	$10,819
2021	$870 (8.7%)	$9,185 (91.3%)	$10,055
2022	$1,377 (12.3%)	$9,778 (87.7%)	$11,155

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Connersville Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 199^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 323^rd of 489 Middle schools	23.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connersville Middle School)	49.8	38.8	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fayette County School Corporation)	49.8	38.8	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Connersville Middle School)	40.2	21.5	18.7%
7th Grade Math (Fayette County School Corporation)	40.2	21.5	18.7%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connersville Middle School)	60.8	26.7	34.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fayette County School Corporation)	60.8	26.3	34.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Connersville Middle School)	31.7	13.7	18%
8th Grade Math (Fayette County School Corporation)	31.7	13.5	18.2%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	583	505	13.4%
African American	3	3
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	11	8	27.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	548	476	13.1%
Two or More Races	16	14	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59%	60.8%	1.8%

Schools Near Connersville Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Connersville Middle School	Public	7-8	1900 Grand Ave	Connersville	47331	Fayette County	Fayette County School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 825-1139	505	34	15.0	60.8%	476 (94.3%)	3 (0.6%)	8 (1.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	46.7	263^rd of 485 public middle schools	45.8%		34.8	323^rd of 489 public middle schools	33.9%	60			39.5	40.1	39.8			21.5	21.0	21.2		$11,155	$1,377	$9,778
Union County Middle School	Public	6-8	488 Sr 44 E	Liberty	47353	Union County	Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District	No	No	No	No	(765) 458-7438	277	20	13.8	48.0%	267 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	45.5	271^st of 485 public middle schools	44.1%		60.5	178^th of 489 public middle schools	63.6%	93		29.9	40.4	32.1	34.5		27.6	29.6	23.4	27.1		$9,374	$433	$8,941
Centerville-Abington Junior High School	Public	7-8	509 Willow Grove Rd	Centerville	47330	Wayne County	Centerville-Abington Com Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 855-5113	287	17	17.3	48.8%	261 (90.9%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)	58.7	194^th of 485 public middle schools	60.0%		67.6	146^th of 489 public middle schools	70.1%	48			40.0	36.1	38.0			38.5	30.6	34.4		$8,695	$559	$8,136
Dennis Middle School	Public	7-8	222 NW 7th St	Richmond	47374	Wayne County	Richmond Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 973-3495	597	43	13.8	81.9%	357 (59.8%)	59 (9.9%)	82 (13.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (15.7%)	16.1	408^th of 485 public middle schools	15.9%		7.7	465^th of 489 public middle schools	4.9%	57			22.2	17.0	19.6			11.2	8.7	10.0		$10,307	$1,808	$8,499
Benjamin Rush Middle School	Public	7-8	1601 N Sexton St	Rushville	46173	Rush County	Rush County Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 932-2968	318	25	12.8	62.3%	286 (89.9%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.7%)	57.2	203^rd of 485 public middle schools	58.1%		58.4	194^th of 489 public middle schools	60.3%	9			34.3	35.1	34.7			34.5	39.7	37.0		$11,746	$1,110	$10,636
Franklin County Middle School	Public	6-8	9092 Wildcat Ln	Brookville	47012	Franklin County	Franklin County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 647-6040	358	23	15.9	52.8%	354 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	52.7	224^th of 485 public middle schools	53.8%		60.7	177^th of 489 public middle schools	63.8%	47		32.1	42.4	45.9	41.3		22.1	29.8	23.8	26.0		$10,890	$635	$10,255
Test Intermediate School	Public	5-6	22 S 22nd	Richmond	47374	Wayne County	Richmond Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 973-3412	762	54	14.1	75.2%	488 (64.0%)	72 (9.4%)	84 (11.0%)	19 (2.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (12.5%)								(n/a)	23.2	24.7			23.9	24.1	18.5			21.4	23.5	$10,087	$1,694	$8,393

Frequently Asked Questions about Connersville Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Connersville Middle School?

Students at Connersville Middle School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Connersville Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 505 students attended Connersville Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Connersville Middle School attend?

Students who attend Connersville Middle School usually go on to attend Connersville Senior High School

Is Connersville Middle School a good school?

Connersville Middle School ranks 263^rd of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Connersville Middle School in?

Fayette County School Corporation

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