Lewis Cass Junior High School

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Lewis Cass Junior High School ranks 280 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lewis Cass Junior High School is a public middle school located in Walton, Indiana, serving 322 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lewis Cass Schools district, which is ranked 235 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has a predominantly white student population, with 82.92% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and most nearby schools. Academically, Lewis Cass Junior High School's performance, as measured by ILEARN test scores, is generally below the state average and the performance of nearby higher-ranked schools. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 33.97% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 41.1-42.6%, and in math, the school's proficiency rate was 25.96%, significantly lower than the state average of 31.4-38.1%. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of around 8% is lower than the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 12.1% at Northwestern Middle School to 31.2% at Taylor Middle School.

When compared to higher-ranked nearby schools like Western Middle School and Northwestern Middle School, Lewis Cass Junior High School's academic performance is significantly lower, particularly in math. These schools have proficiency rates in the 40-50% range, compared to Lewis Cass's 25.96% in math. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $6,639 in 2018-2019 to $8,610 in 2021-2022, indicating a commitment to investing in the school's resources, but it is still lower than the spending at some nearby schools, such as Bon Air Middle School ($15,466 per student) and Maple Crest Middle School ($11,911 per student).

Detail:

Public 6-8

6422 East State Road 218
Walton, IN 46994

(574) 626-2511

District: Lewis Cass Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
280^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,610

Students who attend Lewis Cass Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Lewis Cass High School

Feeder schools for Lewis Cass Junior High School:

Elementary:

Lewis Cass Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 312

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.3%

Hispanic:

9.6%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lewis Cass Junior High School ranks worse than 57.7% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.44. (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 (84.3%), Hispanic (9.6%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lewis Cass Junior High School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Lewis Cass Junior High School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewis Cass Junior High School is $8,610.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lewis Cass Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis Cass Junior High School 280^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Lewis Cass Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Lewis Cass Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis Cass Schools 227^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lewis Cass Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2019	59.89	189^th	470	59.8%
2021	63.49	171^st	483	64.6%
2022	54.97	222^nd	490	54.7%
2023	51.65	234^th	489	52.1%
2024	43.44	280^th	485	42.3%

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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 Lewis Cass Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	270	0	4	26	2	1	10	313
2019	276	0	4	28	1	1	14	324
2020	268	0	5	22	1	1	10	307
2021	280	1	4	20	0	1	12	318
2022	276	2	4	23	0	0	22	327
2023	267	4	1	28	0	0	22	322
2024	263	3	1	30	0	0	15	312

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 Lewis Cass Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	313	34.1	9.1	40.6
2019	324	28.0	11.5	42
2020	307	21.6	14.1	42.7
2021	318	22.0	14.4	40.9
2022	327	19.3	16.9	43.4
2023	322	22.6	14.2	51.2
2024	312	22.0	14.1	52.6

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 Lewis Cass Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	313	34.1	9.1	40.6
2019	324	28.0	11.5	42
2020	307	21.6	14.1	42.7
2021	318	22.0	14.4	40.9
2022	327	19.3	16.9	43.4
2023	322	22.6	14.2	51.2
2024	312	22.0	14.1	52.6

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 Lewis Cass Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$316 (4.8%)	$6,323 (95.2%)	$6,639
2020	$312 (4.3%)	$6,974 (95.7%)	$7,285
2021	$341 (4.4%)	$7,459 (95.6%)	$7,800
2022	$513 (6.0%)	$8,097 (94.0%)	$8,610

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewis Cass Junior High 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 189^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 234^th of 489 Middle schools	7.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis Cass Junior High School)	47.3	36.2	11.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis Cass Schools)	47.3	36.2	11.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Lewis Cass Junior High School)	57.1	35.6	21.5%
6th Grade Math (Lewis Cass Schools)	57.1	35.6	21.5%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Lewis Cass Junior High School)	42.9	33.7	9.3%
6th Grade Science (Lewis Cass Schools)	42.9	33.7	9.3%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis Cass Junior High School)	47	32.7	14.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis Cass Schools)	47	32.7	14.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Lewis Cass Junior High School)	39	21.8	17.2%
7th Grade Math (Lewis Cass Schools)	39	21.8	17.2%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis Cass Junior High School)	50.9	41	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis Cass Schools)	50.9	41	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Lewis Cass Junior High School)	46.4	35.2	11.2%
8th Grade Math (Lewis Cass Schools)	46.4	35.2	11.2%
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	324	322	0.6%
African American	0	4
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	28	28
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	276	267	3.3%
Two or More Races	14	22	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42%	51.2%	9.3%

Schools Near Lewis Cass Junior High 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
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	312	22	14.1	52.6%	263 (84.3%)	3 (1.0%)	30 (9.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.8%)	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
Logansport Junior High School	Public	7-8	2901 Usher St	Logansport	46947	Cass County	Logansport Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 753-7115	625	41	15.2	64.5%	259 (41.4%)	24 (3.8%)	301 (48.2%)	22 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.0%)	22.6	372^nd of 485 public middle schools	23.3%		22.1	379^th of 489 public middle schools	22.5%	7			21.0	30.6	25.6			10.0	13.8	11.8			$8,926	$843	$8,083
Logansport Intermediate School	Public	5-6	1300 N 3rd St	Logansport	46947	Cass County	Logansport Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 753-3797	672	38	17.7	69.5%	255 (37.9%)	28 (4.2%)	338 (50.3%)	19 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.8%)								(n/a)	20.6	20.3			20.4	12.0	14.6			13.2	22.1		$10,388	$803	$9,586
Northwestern Middle School	Public	7-8	3431 N 400 W	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Northwestern School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 454-2323	294	18	16.5	34.4%	262 (89.1%)	8 (2.7%)	12 (4.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	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
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	386	29	13.5	62.4%	312 (80.8%)	6 (1.6%)	36 (9.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.5%)	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
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	208	14	15.0	83.2%	107 (51.4%)	45 (21.6%)	23 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (15.4%)	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	432	29	15.1	52.5%	234 (54.2%)	89 (20.6%)	35 (8.1%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (15.5%)	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
Carroll Junior High School	Public	7-8	2362 E Sr 18	Flora	46929	Carroll County	Carroll Consolidated School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 967-4157	162	14	11.4	46.3%	149 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	53.8	218^th of 485 public middle schools	55.1%		49.5	245^th of 489 public middle schools	49.9%	27			31.8	39.0	35.3			40.0	25.6	32.9			$9,102	$428	$8,674
Maple Crest Middle School	Public	6-8	2727 S Washington	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 455-8085	419	27	15.4	71.4%	237 (56.6%)	85 (20.3%)	32 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (15.3%)	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
Western Middle School	Public	6-8	2600 S 600 W	Russiaville	46979	Howard County	Western School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 883-5566	581	39	15.0	41.0%	488 (84.0%)	20 (3.4%)	30 (5.2%)	13 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.2%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Lewis Cass Junior High School

What is the racial makeup of Lewis Cass Junior High School?

Students at Lewis Cass Junior High School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Lewis Cass Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Lewis Cass Junior High School usually go on to attend Lewis Cass High School

How many students attend Lewis Cass Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 312 students attended Lewis Cass Junior High School.

What district is Lewis Cass Junior High School in?

Lewis Cass Schools

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Lewis Cass Junior High School ranks 280^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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