Bon Air Middle School

Summary:

Bon Air Middle School is a public middle school in Kokomo, Indiana, serving 194 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Kokomo School Corporation, which is ranked 264 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Bon Air Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Indiana middle schools, with a ranking between 383 and 444 out of around 490 schools.

Bon Air Middle School faces significant challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 30.8% to 41.2%), consistently lower test scores on the ILEARN assessments compared to the district and state averages, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (76.34% to 89.34%). Despite higher per-student spending at Bon Air, these performance metrics suggest the additional funding has not translated into improved student outcomes. When compared to nearby middle schools like Maple Crest Middle School and Central Middle School, both of which are also part of the Kokomo School Corporation, Bon Air Middle School is clearly underperforming.

The high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage at Bon Air Middle School may be contributing to the school's poor academic performance, and the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address these challenges. Additionally, the allocation and use of resources within the school and the district should be examined to ensure that the higher per-student spending is being effectively utilized to improve student learning and engagement. This presents an opportunity for the Kokomo School Corporation to identify and implement evidence-based strategies to support the students at Bon Air Middle School and help them reach their full potential.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2796 Apperson Way N
Kokomo, IN 46901

(765) 454-7025

District: Kokomo School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
444^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,466

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 194

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.7%

African American:

20.1%

Two or more races:

11.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bon Air Middle School ranks worse than 91.5% of middle schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Kokomo School Corporation District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.43. (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 Bon Air Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Kokomo School Corporation District. Racial makeup is: White (57.7%), African American (20.1%), two or more races (11.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Kokomo School Corporation District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bon Air Middle School is 11.8, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Kokomo School Corporation District! (See more...)

Compare Bon Air Middle School employs 16.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bon Air Middle School is $15,466, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Kokomo School Corporation District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Bon Air Middle School 444^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Bon Air Middle School in the ranking list.)

Kokomo School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Kokomo School Corporation 264^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bon Air Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2015	2.29	469^th	485	3.3%
2016	3.07	475^th	494	3.8%
2017	3.10	453^rd	472	4.0%
2018	4.84	458^th	473	3.2%
2019	7.31	443^rd	470	5.7%
2021	14.38	413^th	483	14.5%
2022	21.11	383^rd	490	21.8%
2023	17.60	406^th	489	17.0%
2024	10.43	444^th	485	8.5%

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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 Bon Air Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	191	32	1	12	3	24	263
2015	186	41	0	17	2	22	268
2016	187	39	0	10	0	30	266
2017	199	45	0	23	0	33	300
2018	179	43	0	24	0	29	275
2019	180	43	0	27	0	26	276
2020	121	47	0	17	0	32	217
2021	108	50	1	12	0	26	197
2022	103	36	1	17	1	28	186
2023	112	39	1	19	0	23	194

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 Bon Air Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	263	26.0	10.1	89.7
2015	268	23.0	11.6	86.9
2016	266	21.0	12.6	89.5
2017	300	22.5	13.3	90
2018	275	27.6	9.9	92.4
2019	276	24.9	11.0	80.8
2020	217	20.6	10.5	86.6
2021	197	20.6	9.5	89.3
2022	186	14.5	12.7	76.3
2023	194	16.3	11.8	84.5

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 Bon Air Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	263	26.0	10.1	89.7
2015	268	23.0	11.6	86.9
2016	266	21.0	12.6	89.5
2017	300	22.5	13.3	90
2018	275	27.6	9.9	92.4
2019	276	24.9	11.0	80.8
2020	217	20.6	10.5	86.6
2021	197	20.6	9.5	89.3
2022	186	14.5	12.7	76.3
2023	194	16.3	11.8	84.5

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 Bon Air Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,071 (18.6%)	$9,059 (81.4%)	$11,130
2020	$3,493 (25.6%)	$10,127 (74.4%)	$13,620
2021	$3,509 (24.4%)	$10,881 (75.6%)	$14,390
2022	$5,204 (33.6%)	$10,262 (66.4%)	$15,466

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bon Air 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 443^rd of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 406^th of 489 Middle schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bon Air Middle School)	26	13.8	12.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kokomo School Corporation)	28.5	24.3	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Bon Air Middle School)	16.9	19.3	2.4%
6th Grade Math (Kokomo School Corporation)	24.5	16.2	8.3%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Bon Air Middle School)	13	15.8	2.8%
6th Grade Science (Kokomo School Corporation)	24.2	18.4	5.9%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bon Air Middle School)	20.3	20.3	0%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kokomo School Corporation)	36.4	26.2	10.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Bon Air Middle School)	9.1	11.9	2.8%
7th Grade Math (Kokomo School Corporation)	24	20.7	3.3%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bon Air Middle School)	16.3	21.4	5.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kokomo School Corporation)	30.9	33.4	2.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Bon Air Middle School)	9.3	11.6	2.3%
8th Grade Math (Kokomo School Corporation)	18.3	16.8	1.5%
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	276	194	29.7%
African American	43	39	9.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	27	19	29.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	180	112	37.8%
Two or More Races	26	23	11.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.8%	84.5%	3.7%

Schools Near Bon Air 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)	ILEARN Biology (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	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bon Air Middle School	Public	6-8	2796 Apperson Way N	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 454-7025	194	16	11.8	84.5%	112 (57.7%)	39 (20.1%)	19 (9.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (11.9%)	10.4	444^th of 485 public middle schools	8.5%		17.6	406^th of 489 public middle schools	17.0%	38		7.9	14.9	18.3	13.9		7.9	4.1	7.0	6.3			$15,466	$5,204	$10,263
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	303 E Superior	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 454-7000	458	33	14.0	57.4%	259 (56.6%)	94 (20.5%)	37 (8.1%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (13.3%)	45.9	267^th of 485 public middle schools	44.9%		42.5	274^th of 489 public middle schools	44.0%	7		28.9	35.6	46.5	36.6		23.5	26.9	25.6	25.2		62.3	$10,660	$1,445	$9,215
Maple Crest Middle School	Public	6-8	2727 S Washington	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 455-8085	372	25	15.1	77.4%	208 (55.9%)	74 (19.9%)	33 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (15.1%)	16.2	407^th of 485 public middle schools	16.1%		19	397^th of 489 public middle schools	18.8%	10		15.5	18.0	24.0	19.2		8.5	8.6	14.0	10.4			$11,911	$2,943	$8,968
Northwestern Middle School	Public	7-8	3431 N 400 W	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Northwestern School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 454-2323	285	16	18.0	30.5%	253 (88.8%)	10 (3.5%)	7 (2.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	79	87^th of 485 public middle schools	82.1%		80	84^th of 489 public middle schools	82.8%	3		59.1	42.5	49.2	49.3		56.4	43.1	43.9	47.0			$8,533	$218	$8,315
Taylor Middle School	Public	5-8	3794 E Cr 300 S	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Taylor Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 455-5186	413	25	16.5	76.5%	268 (64.9%)	52 (12.6%)	29 (7.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (14.8%)	22.4	375^th of 485 public middle schools	22.7%		20.7	386^th of 489 public middle schools	21.1%	11	24.2	19.3	32.3	27.2	25.8	13.2	9.1	12.9	9.9	11.3	16.5		$9,037	$610	$8,427
Western Middle School	Public	6-8	2600 S 600 W	Russiaville	46979	Howard County	Western School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 883-5566	569	42	13.5	35.5%	483 (84.9%)	18 (3.2%)	28 (4.9%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.3%)	81.5	71^st of 485 public middle schools	85.4%		81.5	74^th of 489 public middle schools	84.9%	3		49.2	57.1	50.5	52.2		48.2	43.4	46.9	46.2			$8,142	$136	$8,006
Eastern Middle School	Public	6-8	421 South Harrison Street	Greentown	46936	Howard County	Eastern Howard School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 628-5030	397	22	18.0	47.9%	353 (88.9%)	4 (1.0%)	17 (4.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)	68.9	139^th of 485 public middle schools	71.3%		66	154^th of 489 public middle schools	68.5%	15		45.9	40.9	48.4	45.0		52.5	44.4	23.0	40.0			$6,728	$171	$6,558
Maconaquah Middle School	Public	6-8	594 E 800 S	Bunker Hill	46914	Miami County	Maconaquah School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 689-9131	435	30	14.3	63.2%	351 (80.7%)	7 (1.6%)	37 (8.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.5%)	38.5	307^th of 485 public middle schools	36.7%		38.6	307^th of 489 public middle schools	37.2%			29.7	33.9	44.6	36.0		14.8	18.2	21.3	18.1			$9,331	$806	$8,525
Lewis Cass Junior High School	Public	6-8	6422 East State Road 218	Walton	46994	Cass County	Lewis Cass Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 626-2511	322	23	14.2	51.2%	267 (82.9%)	4 (1.2%)	28 (8.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.8%)	43.4	280^th of 485 public middle schools	42.3%		51.6	234^th of 489 public middle schools	52.1%	46		31.4	37.0	33.3	34.0		32.4	22.2	23.2	26.0			$8,610	$513	$8,097
Swayzee Elementary School	Public	5-6	405 S Washington St	Swayzee	46986	Grant County	Oak Hill United School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 395-3341	236	14	16.4	44.1%	211 (89.4%)	3 (1.3%)	15 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)								(n/a)	34.2	45.5			40.2	44.1	49.6			47.0	69.4		$10,136	$527	$9,609

Frequently Asked Questions about Bon Air Middle School

What district is Bon Air Middle School in?

Kokomo School Corporation

What is the racial makeup of Bon Air Middle School?

Students at Bon Air Middle School are 58% White, 20% African American, 12% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.

How many students attend Bon Air Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 194 students attended Bon Air Middle School.

Is Bon Air Middle School a good school?

Bon Air Middle School ranks in the bottom 8.5% of Indiana middle schools.

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