Goshen Junior High School

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Goshen Junior High School ranks 230 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Goshen Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Goshen, Indiana, with a student population of 1,001 that is predominantly Hispanic (61.44%). The school faces significant challenges, including a very high chronic absenteeism rate, low test scores, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Goshen Junior High School's chronic absenteeism rate reached 54.6% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average and much higher than the nearby Goshen Intermediate School, which has a rate of 26.4%. The school's test scores on the ILEARN assessments are also consistently below the state averages and the scores of surrounding schools, such as Virgil I Grissom Middle School, Northridge Middle School, and North Wood Middle School. Additionally, Goshen Junior High School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 70.13% in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Goshen Junior High School's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, ranging from $9,644 in 2020-2021 to $11,654 in 2021-2022, the data suggests that the school is underperforming compared to nearby higher-performing schools and the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 273 out of 470 Indiana middle schools in 2018-2019 to 230 out of 485 in 2023-2024, indicating a trend of declining performance. Addressing these issues and learning from the practices of successful schools in the Goshen Community Schools district could be key to improving outcomes for the students at Goshen Junior High School.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1216 S Indiana Ave
Goshen, IN 46526

(574) 533-0391

District: Goshen Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
230^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,654

Students who attend Goshen Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Goshen High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 936

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.8%

White:

32.1%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Goshen Junior High School ranks better than 52.6% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.89. (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: Hispanic (60.8%), White (32.1%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Goshen Junior High School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Goshen Junior High School employs 69.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Goshen Junior High School is $11,654.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Goshen Junior High School 230^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Goshen Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Goshen Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Goshen Community Schools 236^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Goshen Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	24.68	189^th	222	14.9%
2005	19.34	339^th	370	8.4%
2006	19.33	343^rd	375	8.5%
2007	22.52	340^th	382	11.0%
2008	17.68	356^th	392	9.2%
2009	24.83	357^th	423	15.6%
2010	26.67	359^th	428	16.1%
2011	28.88	382^nd	451	15.3%
2012	20.77	397^th	447	11.2%
2013	25.70	380^th	444	14.4%
2014	28.22	383^rd	470	18.5%
2015	45.56	307^th	485	36.7%
2016	50.54	285^th	494	42.3%
2017	35.98	342^nd	472	27.5%
2018	36.49	341^st	473	27.9%
2019	45.03	273^rd	470	41.9%
2021	48.13	251^st	483	48.0%
2022	52.97	235^th	490	52.0%
2023	54.92	218^th	489	55.4%
2024	51.89	230^th	485	52.6%

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Goshen Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	460	7	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	487
1989	471	9	8	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
1990	524	7	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	549
1991	949	20	2	60	2	n/a	n/a	0	1033
1992	997	15	6	53	0	n/a	n/a	0	1071
1993	1013	13	9	48	1	n/a	n/a	0	1084
1994	1054	19	16	66	2	n/a	n/a	0	1157
1995	1092	20	10	117	3	n/a	n/a	0	1242
1996	1092	20	10	117	3	n/a	n/a	0	1242
1997	1076	21	9	138	0	n/a	n/a	0	1244
1998	1044	10	15	137	0	n/a	n/a	0	1206
1999	1063	6	15	131	0	n/a	n/a	0	1215
2000	1055	10	12	202	3	n/a	n/a	0	1282
2001	1065	11	14	256	4	n/a	n/a	0	1350
2002	1000	14	15	310	4	n/a	n/a	0	1343
2003	1000	14	15	310	4	n/a	n/a	0	1343
2004	922	16	12	376	3	n/a	n/a	0	1329
2005	929	23	18	393	5	n/a	n/a	0	1368
2006	897	20	21	456	4	n/a	n/a	0	1398
2007	842	20	19	472	5	n/a	n/a	77	1435
2008	761	32	17	530	5	n/a	n/a	88	1433
2009	724	25	17	527	3	n/a	n/a	99	1395
2010	702	16	16	547	2	n/a	n/a	97	1380
2011	727	27	9	620	1	3	30	0	1417
2012	717	30	14	639	2	2	42	0	1446
2013	731	36	22	675	5	1	39	0	1509
2014	697	38	23	718	5	0	49	0	1530
2015	648	31	21	738	4	0	43	0	1485
2016	601	25	22	739	2	0	45	0	1434
2017	593	38	19	817	1	0	50	0	1518
2018	570	43	14	870	1	0	51	0	1549
2019	539	50	13	925	1	0	52	0	1580
2020	539	46	13	915	2	0	54	0	1569
2021	509	38	18	937	3	0	57	0	1562
2022	339	27	8	611	1	0	33	0	1019
2023	314	22	13	615	1	0	36	0	1001
2024	300	26	12	569	1	0	28	0	936

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Goshen Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	487	28.0	17.3	4.9
1989	501	31.1	16.1	4.8
1990	549	30.7	17.8	7.8
1991	1033	57.7	17.9	13.9
1992	1071	60.2	17.7	18.2
1993	1084	60.3	18.0	19.2
1994	1157	60.8	19.0	18.7
1995	1242	65.1	19.1	18.9
1996	1242	65.1	19.1	18.9
1997	1244	65.0	19.1	20.9
1998	1206	65.1	18.5	20.7
1999	1215	68.2	17.8	28.3
2000	1282	68.0	18.9	33.2
2001	1350	73.1	18.5	36.1
2002	1343	75.4	17.8	44.4
2003	1343	75.4	17.8	44.4
2004	1329	75.4	17.6	45.1
2005	1368	78.5	17.4	48
2006	1398	79.5	17.6	46.5
2007	1435	n/a	n/a	52.7
2008	1433	81.9	17.5	60.4
2009	1395	84.4	16.5	66.7
2010	1380	84.1	16.4	72.9
2011	1417	86.2	16.4	67
2012	1446	87.4	16.5	69.2
2013	1509	91.0	16.5	69.4
2014	1530	86.2	17.7	70.2
2015	1485	87.0	17.0	67.3
2016	1434	91.0	15.7	64.1
2017	1518	91.8	16.5	65.8
2018	1549	92.4	16.7	66.4
2019	1580	95.5	16.5	66.2
2020	1569	94.2	16.6	67.4
2021	1562	99.4	15.7	55.4
2022	1019	81.0	12.5	56.7
2023	1001	61.8	16.1	70.1
2024	936	69.3	13.5	71.8

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 Goshen Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	487	28.0	17.3	4.9
1989	501	31.1	16.1	4.8
1990	549	30.7	17.8	7.8
1991	1033	57.7	17.9	13.9
1992	1071	60.2	17.7	18.2
1993	1084	60.3	18.0	19.2
1994	1157	60.8	19.0	18.7
1995	1242	65.1	19.1	18.9
1996	1242	65.1	19.1	18.9
1997	1244	65.0	19.1	20.9
1998	1206	65.1	18.5	20.7
1999	1215	68.2	17.8	28.3
2000	1282	68.0	18.9	33.2
2001	1350	73.1	18.5	36.1
2002	1343	75.4	17.8	44.4
2003	1343	75.4	17.8	44.4
2004	1329	75.4	17.6	45.1
2005	1368	78.5	17.4	48
2006	1398	79.5	17.6	46.5
2007	1435	n/a	n/a	52.7
2008	1433	81.9	17.5	60.4
2009	1395	84.4	16.5	66.7
2010	1380	84.1	16.4	72.9
2011	1417	86.2	16.4	67
2012	1446	87.4	16.5	69.2
2013	1509	91.0	16.5	69.4
2014	1530	86.2	17.7	70.2
2015	1485	87.0	17.0	67.3
2016	1434	91.0	15.7	64.1
2017	1518	91.8	16.5	65.8
2018	1549	92.4	16.7	66.4
2019	1580	95.5	16.5	66.2
2020	1569	94.2	16.6	67.4
2021	1562	99.4	15.7	55.4
2022	1019	81.0	12.5	56.7
2023	1001	61.8	16.1	70.1
2024	936	69.3	13.5	71.8

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 Goshen Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,840 (16.3%)	$9,465 (83.7%)	$11,304
2020	$185 (1.9%)	$9,584 (98.1%)	$9,769
2021	$608 (6.3%)	$9,037 (93.7%)	$9,644
2022	$867 (7.4%)	$10,787 (92.6%)	$11,654

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Goshen 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 273^rd of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 218^th of 489 Middle schools	13.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Goshen Junior High School)	42.5	32.4	10.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Goshen Community Schools)	42.5	32.4	10.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Goshen Junior High School)	36.3	32.2	4.1%
7th Grade Math (Goshen Community Schools)	36.3	32.2	4.1%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Goshen Junior High School)	47.9	40	7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Goshen Community Schools)	47.9	40	7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Goshen Junior High School)	34.6	33.3	1.3%
8th Grade Math (Goshen Community Schools)	34.6	33.3	1.3%
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	1580	1001	36.6%
African American	50	22	56%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	13	13
Hispanic	925	615	33.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	539	314	41.7%
Two or More Races	52	36	30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.2%	70.1%	3.9%

Schools Near Goshen 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
Goshen Junior High School	Public	7-8	1216 S Indiana Ave	Goshen	46526	Elkhart County	Goshen Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 533-0391	936	69	13.5	71.8%	300 (32.1%)	26 (2.8%)	569 (60.8%)	12 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.0%)	51.9	230^th of 485 public middle schools	52.6%		54.9	218^th of 489 public middle schools	55.4%	12			33.3	33.5	33.4			34.0	31.9	32.9			$11,654	$867	$10,787
Goshen Intermediate School	Public	5-6	925 S Greene Rd	Goshen	46526	Elkhart County	Goshen Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 534-8640	911	55	16.7	70.8%	339 (37.2%)	25 (2.7%)	501 (55.0%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.0%)								(n/a)	32.7	30.2			31.4	29.5	28.3			28.9	29.1		$6,588	$913	$5,675
Concord Intermediate School	Public	5-6	59197 Cr 13 S	Elkhart	46517	Elkhart County	Concord Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 830-0300	754	43	17.4	66.0%	271 (35.9%)	60 (8.0%)	375 (49.7%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.4%)								(n/a)	28.1	35.0			31.9	33.4	35.0			34.3	18.6		$8,806	$778	$8,028
Concord Junior High School	Public	7-8	59397 Cr 11 S	Elkhart	46517	Elkhart County	Concord Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 875-5122	876	50	17.4	66.0%	317 (36.2%)	72 (8.2%)	441 (50.3%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.3%)	38.6	305^th of 485 public middle schools	37.1%		46.1	261^st of 489 public middle schools	46.6%	44			30.7	36.8	33.7			22.4	18.3	20.4		88.7	$9,204	$490	$8,714
Pierre Moran Middle School	Public	7-8	200 W Lusher Ave	Elkhart	46516	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 295-4805	431	39	11.1	61.7%	91 (21.1%)	54 (12.5%)	248 (57.5%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.4%)	17.7	399^th of 485 public middle schools	17.7%		18.8	400^th of 489 public middle schools	18.2%	1			17.7	20.2	19.0			13.5	12.2	12.8			$10,329	$1,376	$8,953
Northridge Middle School	Public	6-8	56691 Northridge Dr	Middlebury	46540	Elkhart County	Middlebury Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 825-9531	928	62	15.0	36.1%	777 (83.7%)	6 (0.6%)	104 (11.2%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.6%)	85.1	59^th of 485 public middle schools	87.8%		73.5	111^th of 489 public middle schools	77.3%	52		46.9	50.2	57.6	51.6		55.5	45.9	67.6	56.5			$10,425	$399	$10,025
North Wood Middle School	Public	6-8	301 N Elkhart	Wakarusa	46573	Elkhart County	Wa-Nee Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 862-2710	657	48	13.5	36.4%	550 (83.7%)	7 (1.1%)	60 (9.1%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.4%)	93.7	22^nd of 485 public middle schools	95.5%		92.2	27^th of 489 public middle schools	94.5%	5		64.9	60.2	56.8	60.4		74.8	54.8	62.5	63.7			$10,405	$567	$9,838
Jimtown Junior High School	Public	7-8	58903 Cr 3 S	Elkhart	46517	Elkhart County	Baugo Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 294-6586	286	19	14.9	17.8%	213 (74.5%)	8 (2.8%)	46 (16.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	80.7	76^th of 485 public middle schools	84.3%		81.6	71^st of 489 public middle schools	85.5%	5			45.2	50.3	47.9			62.2	40.8	51.1			$9,096	$379	$8,716
North Side Middle School	Public	7-8	300 Lawrence St	Elkhart	46514	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 262-5570	562	39	14.5	66.4%	208 (37.0%)	77 (13.7%)	220 (39.1%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (8.5%)	16.6	404^th of 485 public middle schools	16.7%		14.7	419^th of 489 public middle schools	14.3%	15			18.3	21.3	19.7			12.8	8.5	10.7			$10,611	$1,597	$9,014
West Side Middle School	Public	7-8	101 S Nappanee St	Elkhart	46514	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 295-4815	570	37	15.3	62.5%	255 (44.7%)	86 (15.1%)	174 (30.5%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.4%)	39.9	296^th of 485 public middle schools	39.0%		34.4	328^th of 489 public middle schools	32.9%	32			31.2	31.9	31.5			21.8	26.0	23.9		100.0	$10,499	$1,665	$8,834

Frequently Asked Questions about Goshen Junior High School

What is the racial makeup of Goshen Junior High School?

Students at Goshen Junior High School are 61% Hispanic, 32% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Goshen Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 936 students attended Goshen Junior High School.

What high school do graduates of Goshen Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Goshen Junior High School usually go on to attend Goshen High School

What district is Goshen Junior High School in?

Goshen Community Schools

Is Goshen Junior High School a good school?

Goshen Junior High School ranks 230^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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