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Rensselaer Central Middle School

Summary:

Rensselaer Central Middle School is a public middle school serving 342 students in grades 6-8 in Rensselaer, Indiana. The school is part of the Rensselaer Central School Corporation, which is ranked 63 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating.

Rensselaer Central Middle School consistently performs above the state average in ILEARN assessments for English Language Arts and Math, with 48.59% of students proficient or better in ELA and 46.08% in Math, compared to the state averages of 41.1% and 38.1% respectively for 6th grade. The student population is predominantly White (82.46%), with a significant Hispanic population (13.45%) and smaller percentages of other racial groups. The school has seen a slight increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.1% in 2020-2021 to 13.8% in 2022-2023, and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has fluctuated, ranging from 39.69% in 2021-2022 to 47.37% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Kankakee Valley Middle School and South Newton Middle School, Rensselaer Central Middle School generally outperforms them in academic assessments, with higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Math. However, it lags behind the higher-performing West Central Middle School in some areas. Rensselaer Central Middle School's spending per student has increased from $8,540 in 2019-2020 to $10,937 in 2021-2022, which is higher than Kankakee Valley Middle School ($8,780) and South Newton Middle School ($9,186), but lower than West Central Middle School ($34,518).


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1106 Bomber Blvd
       Rensselaer, IN  47978

(219) 866-4661

District: Rensselaer Central School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
102nd of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,937 Help


Students who attend Rensselaer Central Middle School usually attend:

High:    Rensselaer Central High School

Feeder schools for Rensselaer Central Middle School:

Elementary:    Rensselaer Central Primary School
    Van Rensselaer Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  342

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.5%
Hispanic:
13.5%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rensselaer Central Middle School ranks better than 79% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.74. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.5%), Hispanic (13.5%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rensselaer Central Middle School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Compare Rensselaer Central Middle School employs 25.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rensselaer Central Middle School is $10,937.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rensselaer Central Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Rensselaer Central Middle School 102nd 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 68th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.78 178th 222 19.8%
2005 43.34 256th 370 30.8%
2006 36.33 294th 375 21.6%
2007 54.81 200th 382 47.6%
2008 53.72 208th 392 46.9%
2009 42.65 294th 423 30.5%
2010 51.24 243rd 428 43.2%
2011 56.11 236th 451 47.7%
2012 64.48 160th 447 64.2%
2013 37.99 323rd 444 27.3%
2014 57.03 241st 470 48.7%
2015 54.79 235th 485 51.5%
2016 72.26 113th 494 77.1%
2017 69.09 131st 472 72.2%
2018 63.65 179th 473 62.2%
2019 52.17 235th 470 50.0%
2021 67.52 141st 483 70.8%
2022 72.22 126th 490 74.3%
2023 73.84 110th 489 77.5%
2024 76.74 102nd 485 79.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 235th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 110th 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)4343.3
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rensselaer Central School Corp)4343.3
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Rensselaer Central Middle School)50.845.7
 5.1%
   6th Grade Math (Rensselaer Central School Corp)50.845.7
 5.1%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Rensselaer Central Middle School)35.238.6
 3.4%
   6th Grade Science (Rensselaer Central School Corp)35.238.6
 3.4%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rensselaer Central Middle School)46.846
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rensselaer Central School Corp)46.846
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Rensselaer Central Middle School)37.347.1
 9.8%
   7th Grade Math (Rensselaer Central School Corp)37.347.1
 9.8%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rensselaer Central Middle School)5548.3
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rensselaer Central School Corp)5548.3
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Rensselaer Central Middle School)3547.4
 12.4%
   8th Grade Math (Rensselaer Central School Corp)3547.4
 12.4%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (Rensselaer Central Middle School)8073.9
 6.1%
   End of Course Biology (Rensselaer Central School Corp)27.419.8
 7.6%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students412342
 17%
African American05
American Indian01
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic6146
 24.6%
Pacific Islander00
White341282
 17.3%
Two or More Races88
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.9%47.4%
 1.5%

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

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

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

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


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