Garrett Middle School

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Garrett Middle School ranks 316 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Garrett Middle School is a public middle school in Garrett, Indiana, serving 376 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School Corporation, which is ranked 277 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Garrett Middle School faces several challenges, including lower test scores compared to the state average, with only 24.42% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 29.05% in Math. The school also has a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14.7% to 47.4% over the past three years. Additionally, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 88.83% of students identifying as white, and a high percentage of students (42.34% to 53.99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Blackhawk Middle School in the Fort Wayne Community Schools district, Garrett Middle School's test scores and overall performance are generally lower. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past several years, from 204 out of 470 Indiana middle schools in 2018-2019 to 316 out of 485 in 2023-2024. To improve student outcomes, the school and district should focus on addressing the root causes of absenteeism, implementing targeted academic interventions, and exploring best practices from higher-performing schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738

(260) 357-5745

District: Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
316^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,984

Students who attend Garrett Middle School usually attend:

High:

Garrett High School

Feeder schools for Garrett Middle School:

Elementary:

J E Ober Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 376

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Garrett Middle School ranks worse than 65.2% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.1. (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 (88.8%), two or more races (5.1%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garrett Middle School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Garrett Middle School employs 26.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garrett Middle School is $8,984.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Garrett Middle School 316^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Garrett Middle School in the ranking list.)

Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com School Corp 269^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Garrett Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	74.31	39^th	222	82.4%
2005	71.98	77^th	370	79.2%
2006	56.41	181^st	375	51.7%
2007	57.09	177^th	382	53.7%
2008	66.02	123^rd	392	68.6%
2009	66.55	137^th	423	67.6%
2010	68.99	124^th	428	71.0%
2011	58.74	217^th	451	51.9%
2012	53.26	244^th	447	45.4%
2013	41.65	312^th	444	29.7%
2014	47.40	304^th	470	35.3%
2015	51.72	255^th	485	47.4%
2016	54.07	252^nd	494	49.0%
2017	56.67	211^th	472	55.3%
2018	53.67	250^th	473	47.1%
2019	58.19	204^th	470	56.6%
2021	50.19	239^th	483	50.5%
2022	44.09	279^th	490	43.1%
2023	38.03	310^th	489	36.6%
2024	37.10	316^th	485	34.8%

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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 Garrett Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	483	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
2002	491	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	494
2003	491	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	494
2004	487	0	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	495
2005	518	0	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	528
2006	538	1	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	555
2007	528	2	6	14	1	n/a	n/a	10	561
2008	503	3	4	15	2	n/a	n/a	10	537
2009	512	2	6	11	1	n/a	n/a	14	546
2010	488	1	6	11	2	n/a	n/a	14	522
2011	505	2	3	16	3	0	17	0	546
2012	499	3	0	14	2	5	14	0	537
2013	519	0	0	21	2	6	15	0	563
2014	384	1	0	13	2	7	12	0	419
2015	386	3	0	7	1	4	15	0	416
2016	387	2	0	16	2	6	12	0	425
2017	393	1	0	12	1	4	8	0	419
2018	382	3	0	15	0	5	10	0	415
2019	382	1	0	15	0	3	18	0	419
2020	388	3	0	22	1	2	23	0	439
2021	397	3	3	14	0	1	26	0	444
2022	359	2	4	12	1	2	26	0	406
2023	334	3	4	12	1	3	19	0	376

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 Garrett Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	486	28.2	17.2	n/a
2002	494	27.7	17.8	32.2
2003	494	27.7	17.8	32.2
2004	495	28.0	17.7	30.9
2005	528	27.8	19.0	38.8
2006	555	30.7	18.1	35.7
2007	561	n/a	n/a	37.9
2008	537	26.9	20.0	41.9
2009	546	29.8	18.3	49.8
2010	522	30.3	17.1	51.4
2011	546	27.7	19.7	50.9
2012	537	n/a	n/a	51.8
2013	563	35.5	15.8	52.8
2014	419	32.0	13.0	53.5
2015	416	26.0	16.0	48.1
2016	425	26.0	16.3	48.7
2017	419	26.0	16.1	49.2
2018	415	32.4	12.7	52.3
2019	419	32.1	13.0	46.3
2020	439	30.5	14.3	48.3
2021	444	28.6	15.4	42.3
2022	406	27.8	14.5	44.8
2023	376	26.5	14.1	54

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 Garrett Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	486	28.2	17.2	n/a
2002	494	27.7	17.8	32.2
2003	494	27.7	17.8	32.2
2004	495	28.0	17.7	30.9
2005	528	27.8	19.0	38.8
2006	555	30.7	18.1	35.7
2007	561	n/a	n/a	37.9
2008	537	26.9	20.0	41.9
2009	546	29.8	18.3	49.8
2010	522	30.3	17.1	51.4
2011	546	27.7	19.7	50.9
2012	537	n/a	n/a	51.8
2013	563	35.5	15.8	52.8
2014	419	32.0	13.0	53.5
2015	416	26.0	16.0	48.1
2016	425	26.0	16.3	48.7
2017	419	26.0	16.1	49.2
2018	415	32.4	12.7	52.3
2019	419	32.1	13.0	46.3
2020	439	30.5	14.3	48.3
2021	444	28.6	15.4	42.3
2022	406	27.8	14.5	44.8
2023	376	26.5	14.1	54

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 Garrett Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$32 (0.4%)	$8,229 (99.6%)	$8,260
2020	$30 (0.4%)	$7,769 (99.6%)	$7,798
2021	$222 (2.8%)	$7,772 (97.2%)	$7,994
2022	$788 (8.8%)	$8,196 (91.2%)	$8,984

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garrett Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 204^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 310^th of 489 Middle schools	20%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Garrett Middle School)	50	27.6	22.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com School Corp)	50	27.6	22.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Garrett Middle School)	46.6	31.3	15.4%
6th Grade Math (Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com School Corp)	46.6	31.3	15.4%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Garrett Middle School)	48.6	30.7	17.9%
6th Grade Science (Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com School Corp)	48.6	30.7	17.9%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Garrett Middle School)	48.4	22.1	26.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com School Corp)	48.4	22.1	26.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Garrett Middle School)	41.8	29.9	11.9%
7th Grade Math (Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com School Corp)	41.8	29.9	11.9%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Garrett Middle School)	47.8	22	25.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com School Corp)	47.8	22	25.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Garrett Middle School)	40.6	26.8	13.8%
8th Grade Math (Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com School Corp)	40.6	26.8	13.8%
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	419	376	10.3%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	15	12	20%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	382	334	12.6%
Two or More Races	18	19	5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.3%	54%	7.7%

Schools Near Garrett 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 4th Grade	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 4th Grade	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
Garrett Middle School	Public	6-8	801 E Houston St	Garrett	46738	DeKalb County	Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(260) 357-5745	376	27	14.1	54.0%	334 (88.8%)	3 (0.8%)	12 (3.2%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	19 (5.1%)	37.1	316^th of 485 public middle schools	34.8%		38	310^th of 489 public middle schools	36.6%	6			22.7	27.7	22.9	24.4			28.9	29.2	29.0	29.1		$8,984	$788	$8,196
DeKalb Middle School	Public	6-8	3338 Cr 427	Waterloo	46793	DeKalb County	DeKalb County Ctl United School District	No	No	No	No	(260) 920-1013	800	51	15.7	47.0%	715 (89.4%)	5 (0.6%)	37 (4.6%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	29 (3.6%)	67.9	148^th of 485 public middle schools	69.5%		71.5	124^th of 489 public middle schools	74.6%	24			48.1	48.8	57.7	51.4			28.9	30.9	36.1	31.8		$9,685	$320	$9,366
East Noble Middle School	Public	6-8	415 Drake Rd	Kendallville	46755	Noble County	East Noble School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(260) 347-0100	796	55	14.4	54.0%	707 (88.8%)	8 (1.0%)	56 (7.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.6%)	42	287^th of 485 public middle schools	40.8%		34.5	326^th of 489 public middle schools	33.3%	39			35.5	23.2	20.9	26.5			45.6	26.4	24.5	32.1		$9,582	$568	$9,014
Maple Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	425 Union Chapel Rd	Fort Wayne	46845	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 338-0802	957	49	19.4	14.5%	774 (80.9%)	30 (3.1%)	55 (5.7%)	50 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.9%)	83.6	64^th of 485 public middle schools	86.8%		84.2	62^nd of 489 public middle schools	87.3%	2			51.9	56.0	60.1	55.9			52.9	45.5	37.7	45.7		$7,916	$478	$7,438
Leo Elementary School	Public	4-6	14811 Wayne St	Leo	46765	Allen County	East Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 446-0170	631	30	21.0	22.7%	524 (83.0%)	22 (3.5%)	30 (4.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.1%)								(n/a)	61.0	64.8	65.2			63.7	61.4	51.4	58.0			56.9	54.0	$8,692	$801	$7,891
Carroll Middle School	Public	6-8	4027 Hathaway Rd	Fort Wayne	46818	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 637-5159	994	50	19.8	28.6%	766 (77.1%)	27 (2.7%)	60 (6.0%)	64 (6.4%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	72 (7.2%)	59.9	187^th of 485 public middle schools	61.4%		69.3	140^th of 489 public middle schools	71.4%	47			42.0	39.8	44.7	42.2			31.3	32.6	33.3	32.4		$8,368	$293	$8,076
Shawnee Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 E Cook Rd	Fort Wayne	46825	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 467-6525	675	39	17.5	65.2%	244 (36.1%)	151 (22.4%)	150 (22.2%)	48 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	79 (11.7%)	21.3	377^th of 485 public middle schools	22.3%		17.6	407^th of 489 public middle schools	16.8%	30			21.6	22.8	26.7	23.7			16.3	10.7	13.2	13.4		$10,090	$1,167	$8,923
Northwood Middle School	Public	6-8	1201 E Wash Ctr Rd	Fort Wayne	46825	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 467-2930	587	37	16.0	69.5%	228 (38.8%)	131 (22.3%)	128 (21.8%)	32 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	66 (11.2%)	19	391^st of 485 public middle schools	19.4%		25.6	363^rd of 489 public middle schools	25.8%	28			19.1	20.9	24.6	21.6			16.6	10.5	11.1	12.8		$10,671	$1,042	$9,630
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	5303 Wheelock Rd	Fort Wayne	46835	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 467-4825	682	41	16.7	57.5%	383 (56.2%)	110 (16.1%)	83 (12.2%)	22 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (12.2%)	35.1	324^th of 485 public middle schools	33.2%		39.4	301^st of 489 public middle schools	38.4%	23			30.8	26.2	22.8	26.7			33.0	16.7	26.3	25.2		$10,870	$1,166	$9,704
Lane Middle School	Public	6-8	4901 Vance Ave	Fort Wayne	46815	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 467-4400	710	47	15.0	74.4%	170 (23.9%)	226 (31.8%)	167 (23.5%)	64 (9.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (11.5%)	16.1	409^th of 485 public middle schools	15.7%		14.8	418^th of 489 public middle schools	14.5%	9			17.6	17.1	24.3	19.8			12.7	9.8	8.8	10.3		$10,322	$1,274	$9,048

Frequently Asked Questions about Garrett Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Garrett Middle School?

Students at Garrett Middle School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Is Garrett Middle School a good school?

Garrett Middle School ranks 316^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Garrett Middle School in?

Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com School Corp

What high school do graduates of Garrett Middle School attend?

Students who attend Garrett Middle School usually go on to attend Garrett High School

How many students attend Garrett Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended Garrett Middle School.

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