Is Rensselaer Central Middle School a good school?

Rensselaer Central Middle School ranks 102 nd of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rensselaer Central Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 342 students attended Rensselaer Central Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Rensselaer Central Middle School?

Students at Rensselaer Central Middle School are 82% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Rensselaer Central Middle School attend?

Students who attend Rensselaer Central Middle School usually go on to attend Rensselaer Central High School

Rensselaer Central Middle School in Rensselaer IN

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

SchoolDigger ranks Rensselaer Central Middle School 102^nd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Rensselaer Central Middle School in the ranking list.)

Rensselaer Central School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Rensselaer Central School Corp 68^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rensselaer Central Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	30.78	178^th	222	19.8%
2005	43.34	256^th	370	30.8%
2006	36.33	294^th	375	21.6%
2007	54.81	200^th	382	47.6%
2008	53.72	208^th	392	46.9%
2009	42.65	294^th	423	30.5%
2010	51.24	243^rd	428	43.2%
2011	56.11	236^th	451	47.7%
2012	64.48	160^th	447	64.2%
2013	37.99	323^rd	444	27.3%
2014	57.03	241^st	470	48.7%
2015	54.79	235^th	485	51.5%
2016	72.26	113^th	494	77.1%
2017	69.09	131^st	472	72.2%
2018	63.65	179^th	473	62.2%
2019	52.17	235^th	470	50.0%
2021	67.52	141^st	483	70.8%
2022	72.22	126^th	490	74.3%
2023	73.84	110^th	489	77.5%
2024	76.74	102^nd	485	79.0%

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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 Rensselaer Central Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	468	1	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
1989	492	1	0	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	508
1990	551	0	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
1991	553	0	4	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	566
1992	581	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
1993	585	1	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	597
1994	455	1	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
1995	424	0	4	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
1996	424	0	4	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
1997	387	0	3	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
1998	406	0	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
1999	417	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
2000	419	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
2001	425	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
2002	437	0	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
2003	437	0	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
2004	437	1	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
2005	440	0	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
2006	433	1	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
2007	413	3	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	15	446
2008	426	2	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	12	452
2009	424	2	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	13	451
2010	396	2	1	19	1	n/a	n/a	10	429
2011	396	1	2	22	0	0	11	0	432
2012	381	0	4	23	0	0	14	0	422
2013	380	0	4	24	2	0	10	0	420
2014	372	2	3	25	1	0	7	0	410
2015	336	1	2	29	1	0	10	0	379
2016	326	2	0	35	0	0	5	0	368
2017	340	2	2	42	0	0	7	0	393
2018	346	2	2	44	0	0	6	0	400
2019	341	0	2	61	0	0	8	0	412
2020	303	1	2	54	2	0	5	0	367
2021	304	1	2	50	1	0	6	0	364
2022	260	3	1	47	2	0	7	0	320
2023	282	5	0	46	1	0	8	0	342

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 Rensselaer Central Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	482	30.0	16.0	19.9
1989	508	29.0	17.5	17.3
1990	565	28.5	19.8	14.3
1991	566	28.0	20.2	14
1992	589	28.3	20.8	15.3
1993	597	29.0	20.6	15.4
1994	465	23.4	19.9	15.3
1995	445	23.9	18.6	13.5
1996	445	23.9	18.6	13.5
1997	403	24.1	16.7	12.4
1998	417	24.1	17.3	16.3
1999	422	25.7	16.4	22
2000	429	28.7	14.9	28.9
2001	429	26.2	16.4	29.1
2002	453	26.2	17.3	30.7
2003	453	26.2	17.3	30.7
2004	455	26.7	17.0	32.1
2005	455	27.4	16.6	31.4
2006	447	27.3	16.4	27.5
2007	446	n/a	n/a	30.2
2008	452	27.2	16.6	34.3
2009	451	27.2	16.6	36.1
2010	429	26.6	16.0	39.6
2011	432	24.4	17.7	43.5
2012	422	27.0	15.6	46.9
2013	420	29.0	14.4	48.6
2014	410	22.0	18.6	51.2
2015	379	28.0	13.5	51.7
2016	368	21.0	17.5	48.1
2017	393	28.0	14.0	45.3
2018	400	26.0	15.3	47.3
2019	412	26.1	15.7	45.9
2020	367	28.0	13.0	45.2
2021	364	30.2	12.0	44
2022	320	26.5	12.0	39.7
2023	342	25.3	13.5	47.4

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 Rensselaer Central Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	482	30.0	16.0	19.9
1989	508	29.0	17.5	17.3
1990	565	28.5	19.8	14.3
1991	566	28.0	20.2	14
1992	589	28.3	20.8	15.3
1993	597	29.0	20.6	15.4
1994	465	23.4	19.9	15.3
1995	445	23.9	18.6	13.5
1996	445	23.9	18.6	13.5
1997	403	24.1	16.7	12.4
1998	417	24.1	17.3	16.3
1999	422	25.7	16.4	22
2000	429	28.7	14.9	28.9
2001	429	26.2	16.4	29.1
2002	453	26.2	17.3	30.7
2003	453	26.2	17.3	30.7
2004	455	26.7	17.0	32.1
2005	455	27.4	16.6	31.4
2006	447	27.3	16.4	27.5
2007	446	n/a	n/a	30.2
2008	452	27.2	16.6	34.3
2009	451	27.2	16.6	36.1
2010	429	26.6	16.0	39.6
2011	432	24.4	17.7	43.5
2012	422	27.0	15.6	46.9
2013	420	29.0	14.4	48.6
2014	410	22.0	18.6	51.2
2015	379	28.0	13.5	51.7
2016	368	21.0	17.5	48.1
2017	393	28.0	14.0	45.3
2018	400	26.0	15.3	47.3
2019	412	26.1	15.7	45.9
2020	367	28.0	13.0	45.2
2021	364	30.2	12.0	44
2022	320	26.5	12.0	39.7
2023	342	25.3	13.5	47.4

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 Rensselaer Central Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$951 (11.0%)	$7,685 (89.0%)	$8,636
2020	$31 (0.4%)	$8,509 (99.6%)	$8,540
2021	$174 (1.9%)	$9,202 (98.1%)	$9,376
2022	$552 (5.0%)	$10,384 (94.9%)	$10,937

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rensselaer Central Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 235^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 110^th of 489 Middle schools	27.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rensselaer Central Middle School)	43	43.3	0.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rensselaer Central School Corp)	43	43.3	0.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Rensselaer Central Middle School)	50.8	45.7	5.1%
6th Grade Math (Rensselaer Central School Corp)	50.8	45.7	5.1%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Rensselaer Central Middle School)	35.2	38.6	3.4%
6th Grade Science (Rensselaer Central School Corp)	35.2	38.6	3.4%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rensselaer Central Middle School)	46.8	46	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rensselaer Central School Corp)	46.8	46	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Rensselaer Central Middle School)	37.3	47.1	9.8%
7th Grade Math (Rensselaer Central School Corp)	37.3	47.1	9.8%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rensselaer Central Middle School)	55	48.3	6.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rensselaer Central School Corp)	55	48.3	6.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Rensselaer Central Middle School)	35	47.4	12.4%
8th Grade Math (Rensselaer Central School Corp)	35	47.4	12.4%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%
End of Course Biology (Rensselaer Central Middle School)	80	73.9	6.1%
End of Course Biology (Rensselaer Central School Corp)	27.4	19.8	7.6%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	412	342	17%
African American	0	5
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	61	46	24.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	341	282	17.3%
Two or More Races	8	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.9%	47.4%	1.5%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (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 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rensselaer Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1106 Bomber Blvd	Rensselaer	47978	Jasper County	Rensselaer Central School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 866-4661	342	25	13.5	47.4%	282 (82.5%)	5 (1.5%)	46 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	76.7	102^nd of 485 public middle schools	79.0%		73.8	110^th of 489 public middle schools	77.5%	8	50.0	57.8	34.1	48.6	51.7	48.3	35.3	46.1	83.3	$10,937	$553	$10,384
West Central Middle School	Public	7-8	1852 S Us 421	Francesville	47946	Pulaski County	West Central School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 567-2534	108	12	9.1	58.3%	91 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	5 (4.6%)	61.1	179^th of 485 public middle schools	63.1%		72	122^nd of 489 public middle schools	75.1%	57		30.0	59.1	43.6		22.0	50.0	35.1		$34,518	$593	$33,925
North White Middle School	Public	6-8	305 E Broadway	Monon	47959	White County	North White School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 253-7701	201	13	15.4	75.6%	95 (47.3%)	1 (0.5%)	100 (49.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	17.2	402^nd of 485 public middle schools	17.1%		21.4	383^rd of 489 public middle schools	21.7%	19	22.4	16.7	22.4	20.5	13.4	2.8	14.5	10.2		$7,795	$759	$7,035
South Newton Middle School	Public	6-8	13100 S 50 E	Kentland	47951	Newton County	South Newton School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 474-5167	204	14	14.5	70.6%	163 (79.9%)	1 (0.5%)	38 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	46.6	264^th of 485 public middle schools	45.6%		41	288^th of 489 public middle schools	41.1%	24	37.3	31.9	38.2	35.4	23.5	36.1	18.2	27.0		$9,186	$1,291	$7,895
Kankakee Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	5258 W Sr 10	Wheatfield	46392	Jasper County	Kankakee Valley School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 987-8810	741	46	16.1	45.3%	611 (82.5%)	3 (0.4%)	98 (13.2%)	9 (1.2%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	13 (1.8%)	60.9	182^nd of 485 public middle schools	62.5%		58.3	196^th of 489 public middle schools	59.9%	14	45.6	43.6	43.2	44.1	31.4	27.6	35.9	31.5		$8,780	$469	$8,311

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