Northeastern Middle School

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Northeastern Middle School ranks 153 rd of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northeastern Middle School is a public middle school located in Fountain City, Indiana, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 324 students. The school is part of the Northeastern Wayne Schools district, which is ranked 164 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northeastern Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Math ILEARN assessments across all grade levels, with 48.53% of its students proficient or better in ELA compared to the district average of 44.21% and the state average of 41.1-42.6%. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (12.8%) compared to the nearby Lee L Driver Middle School (17.9%) and Centerville-Abington Junior High School (9.5%), and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (47.84%) compared to the nearby schools. Despite lower per-student spending ($7,754 in 2021-2022) compared to the nearby schools, Northeastern Middle School appears to be utilizing its resources effectively to support student achievement.

However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.36%) compared to the nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. This may indicate a need to address diversity and inclusion initiatives. Additionally, while Northeastern Middle School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to some nearby schools, the rate is still relatively high, suggesting a need to address attendance and engagement issues. Overall, Northeastern Middle School appears to be a strong-performing middle school within its district, with a focus on academic achievement and efficient resource utilization, but may benefit from addressing diversity and attendance challenges to further improve the educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

7295 US 27 North
Fountain City, IN 47341

(765) 847-1331

District: Northeastern Wayne Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
153^rd of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,754

Students who attend Northeastern Middle School usually attend:

High:

Northeastern High School

Feeder schools for Northeastern Middle School:

Elementary:

Northeastern Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 324

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.4%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northeastern Middle School ranks better than 68.5% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.51. (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 (91.4%), two or more races (5.2%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northeastern Middle School is 14.7. (See more...)

Compare Northeastern Middle School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northeastern Middle School is $7,754.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Northeastern Middle School 153^rd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Northeastern Middle School in the ranking list.)

Northeastern Wayne Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Northeastern Wayne Schools 185^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northeastern Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2016	65.75	157^th	494	68.2%
2017	60.97	188^th	472	60.2%
2018	72.80	119^th	473	74.8%
2019	58.26	203^rd	470	56.8%
2021	65.10	156^th	483	67.7%
2022	75.74	101^st	490	79.4%
2023	64.69	158^th	489	67.7%
2024	67.51	153^rd	485	68.5%

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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 Northeastern Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	261	0	5	0	0	3	269
2016	266	0	6	1	0	6	279
2017	272	3	6	0	0	11	292
2018	282	3	4	0	0	12	301
2019	314	3	3	0	0	18	338
2020	330	1	2	0	0	13	346
2021	310	3	1	0	0	19	333
2022	302	3	2	0	0	15	322
2023	296	3	6	1	1	17	324

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 Northeastern Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	269	28.0	9.6	40.5
2016	279	26.0	10.7	43
2017	292	28.0	10.4	41.8
2018	301	27.7	10.8	46.8
2019	338	28.3	11.9	48.2
2020	346	25.0	13.8	46.5
2021	333	21.2	15.6	48.6
2022	322	19.1	16.7	41.9
2023	324	22.0	14.7	47.8

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 Northeastern Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	269	28.0	9.6	40.5
2016	279	26.0	10.7	43
2017	292	28.0	10.4	41.8
2018	301	27.7	10.8	46.8
2019	338	28.3	11.9	48.2
2020	346	25.0	13.8	46.5
2021	333	21.2	15.6	48.6
2022	322	19.1	16.7	41.9
2023	324	22.0	14.7	47.8

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 Northeastern Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$92 (1.7%)	$5,274 (98.3%)	$5,366
2020	$100 (1.8%)	$5,404 (98.2%)	$5,504
2021	$439 (7.3%)	$5,556 (92.7%)	$5,995
2022	$1,162 (15.0%)	$6,592 (85.0%)	$7,754

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northeastern 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 203^rd of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 158^th of 489 Middle schools	10.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northeastern Middle School)	50.4	38.8	11.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northeastern Wayne Schools)	50.4	38.8	11.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Northeastern Middle School)	32.8	16.5	16.3%
6th Grade Math (Northeastern Wayne Schools)	32.8	16.5	16.3%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Northeastern Middle School)	55.2	45.6	9.6%
6th Grade Science (Northeastern Wayne Schools)	55.2	45.6	9.6%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northeastern Middle School)	46	49.6	3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northeastern Wayne Schools)	46	49.6	3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Northeastern Middle School)	29	36.8	7.8%
7th Grade Math (Northeastern Wayne Schools)	29	36.8	7.8%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northeastern Middle School)	66	49.5	16.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northeastern Wayne Schools)	66	49.5	16.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Northeastern Middle School)	48.1	38	10.1%
8th Grade Math (Northeastern Wayne Schools)	48.1	38	10.1%
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	338	324	4.1%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	6	100%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	314	296	5.7%
Two or More Races	18	17	5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.2%	47.8%	0.4%

Schools Near Northeastern 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
Northeastern Middle School	Public	6-8	7295 US 27 North	Fountain City	47341	Wayne County	Northeastern Wayne Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 847-1331	324	22	14.7	47.8%	296 (91.4%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.2%)	67.5	153^rd of 485 public middle schools	68.5%		64.7	158^th of 489 public middle schools	67.7%	5		54.0	44.6	47.9	48.5		40.2	25.7	36.1	33.9		$7,754	$1,162	$6,592
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
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
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
Lee L Driver Middle School	Public	6-8	700 North Union Street	Winchester	47394	Randolph County	Randolph Central School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 584-4671	291	25	11.7	56.4%	261 (89.7%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.5%)	38.9	303^rd of 485 public middle schools	37.5%		36.8	317^th of 489 public middle schools	35.2%	14		27.1	25.0	24.4	25.6		40.7	30.2	17.4	30.3		$10,443	$848	$9,595

Frequently Asked Questions about Northeastern Middle School

How many students attend Northeastern Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 324 students attended Northeastern Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Northeastern Middle School?

Students at Northeastern Middle School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Northeastern Middle School attend?

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

Is Northeastern Middle School a good school?

Northeastern Middle School ranks 153^rd of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Northeastern Middle School in?

Northeastern Wayne Schools

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