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New Palestine Jr High School vs. Creston Intermediate & Middle School

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School Overview

School
New Palestine Jr High School
2279 S 600 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Creston Intermediate & Middle School
10925 E Prospect St
Indianapolis, IN 46239
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

New Palestine Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 621 students in grades 7-8, New Palestine Jr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,086 students in grades 5-8, Creston Intermediate & Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
5-8
Total Students
621 students
1,086 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Palestine Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Creston Intermediate & Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Palestine Jr High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Creston Intermediate & Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
65 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Palestine Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Creston Intermediate & Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Palestine Jr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Southern Hancock County Community School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Creston Intermediate & Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Warren Township School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#281 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
#1589 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Palestine Jr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Creston Intermediate & Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 30% in IN)
12%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Palestine Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Southern Hancock County Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Creston Intermediate & Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Warren Township School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 10% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
17%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Palestine Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Southern Hancock County Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Creston Intermediate & Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Warren Township School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
14%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Creston Intermediate & Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Warren Township School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of New Palestine Jr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Creston Intermediate & Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
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249
Grade 6 Students
-
281
Grade 7 Students
297
265
Grade 8 Students
324
291

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Palestine Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Southern Hancock County Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Creston Intermediate & Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Warren Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Palestine Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Southern Hancock County Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Creston Intermediate & Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Warren Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Palestine Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Southern Hancock County Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Creston Intermediate & Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Warren Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
86%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Palestine Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Southern Hancock County Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Creston Intermediate & Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Warren Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Palestine Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Southern Hancock County Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Creston Intermediate & Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Warren Township School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.26
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Palestine Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Southern Hancock County Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Creston Intermediate & Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Warren Township School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Palestine Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Southern Hancock County Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Creston Intermediate & Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Warren Township School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Palestine Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Southern Hancock County Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Creston Intermediate & Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Warren Township School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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