Greenfield Central Junior High School

Summary:

Greenfield Central Junior High School is a public middle school serving 675 students in grades 7-8 in Greenfield, Indiana, a predominantly white community. While the school has consistently performed above district and state averages in academic assessments, it has faced some emerging challenges, including declining test scores, rising chronic absenteeism, and an increasing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Academically, Greenfield Central Junior High School has seen a concerning decline in the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math on the ILEARN assessments, dropping from around 45% in 2021-2022 to 39% in 2023-2024 for ELA, and from 33% to 31% for Math. This trend is in contrast to the school's historical performance, which has been above the district and state averages. However, when compared to middle schools in the MSD Lawrence Township and MSD Warren Township districts, which serve more diverse and economically disadvantaged populations, Greenfield Central Junior High School still significantly outperforms these schools in academic assessments.

Concerning trends at Greenfield Central Junior High School include a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.1% in 2020-2021 to 14.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district average of around 10%. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 36.27% in 2020-2021 to 45.33% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Despite the increase in per-student spending and a decrease in the student-teacher ratio over the past few years, the academic performance of the school has not seen a corresponding improvement, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1440 N Franklin
       Greenfield, IN  46140


(317) 477-4616

District: Greenfield-Central Com Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
207th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,185 Help


Students who attend Greenfield Central Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Greenfield-Central High School

Feeder schools for Greenfield Central Junior High School:

Elementary:    Eden Elementary School
    Harris Elementary School
    JB Stephens Elementary School
    Weston Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  662

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.4%
Hispanic:
6.8%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Greenfield Central Junior High School ranks better than 57.3% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.68. (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 Greenfield Central Junior High School has the largest middle school student body size in the Greenfield-Central Com Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (86.4%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greenfield Central Junior High School is 14.2. 1 middle schools in the Greenfield-Central Com Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Greenfield Central Junior High School employs 46.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greenfield Central Junior High School is $9,185. 1 middle schools in the Greenfield-Central Com Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Greenfield Central Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Greenfield Central Junior High School 207th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Greenfield Central Junior High School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Greenfield Central Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 66.39 151st 444 66.0%
2014 64.45 167th 470 64.5%
2015 55.04 233rd 485 52.0%
2016 69.13 127th 494 74.3%
2017 72.27 115th 472 75.6%
2018 64.65 172nd 473 63.6%
2019 72.81 105th 470 77.7%
2021 69.91 131st 483 72.9%
2022 65.49 161st 490 67.1%
2023 63.11 165th 489 66.3%
2024 56.68 207th 485 57.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Greenfield Central Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 704 2 9 7 1 0 10 0 733
2012 688 1 12 9 1 0 12 0 723
2013 715 2 7 11 4 0 13 0 752
2014 708 3 5 19 4 0 16 0 755
2015 678 2 5 19 1 0 12 0 717
2016 659 2 6 13 3 0 19 0 702
2017 659 4 3 8 1 0 20 0 695
2018 706 4 2 15 1 0 17 0 745
2019 681 7 4 26 4 0 26 0 748
2020 647 8 9 24 2 0 30 0 720
2021 638 8 9 22 1 0 25 0 703
2022 653 7 7 18 2 1 29 0 717
2023 610 5 6 22 3 0 29 0 675
2024 572 16 9 45 1 1 18 0 662

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 Greenfield Central Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 733 35.5 20.6 33.2
2012 723 39.0 18.5 36.9
2013 752 31.0 24.2 37.8
2014 755 34.0 22.2 34.4
2015 717 30.0 23.9 35.4
2016 702 38.0 18.4 34.8
2017 695 40.0 17.3 32.9
2018 745 41.0 18.1 36.9
2019 748 44.3 16.8 34.9
2020 720 42.1 17.0 36.3
2021 703 41.0 17.1 36.3
2022 717 45.0 15.9 34.3
2023 675 46.0 14.6 45.3
2024 662 46.5 14.2 46.2

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 Greenfield Central Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 733 35.5 20.6 33.2
2012 723 39.0 18.5 36.9
2013 752 31.0 24.2 37.8
2014 755 34.0 22.2 34.4
2015 717 30.0 23.9 35.4
2016 702 38.0 18.4 34.8
2017 695 40.0 17.3 32.9
2018 745 41.0 18.1 36.9
2019 748 44.3 16.8 34.9
2020 720 42.1 17.0 36.3
2021 703 41.0 17.1 36.3
2022 717 45.0 15.9 34.3
2023 675 46.0 14.6 45.3
2024 662 46.5 14.2 46.2

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 Greenfield Central Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $224 (2.9%) $7,490 (97.1%) $7,714
2020 $262 (3.3%) $7,740 (96.7%) $8,002
2021 $273 (3.0%) $8,908 (97.0%) $9,182
2022 $603 (6.6%) $8,582 (93.4%) $9,185

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Greenfield Central Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 105th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 165th of 489 Middle schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Greenfield Central Junior High School)57.939.8
 18.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Greenfield-Central Com Schools)57.939.8
 18.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Greenfield Central Junior High School)55.335
 20.3%
   7th Grade Math (Greenfield-Central Com Schools)55.335
 20.3%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Greenfield Central Junior High School)49.445.3
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Greenfield-Central Com Schools)49.445.3
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Greenfield Central Junior High School)47.332
 15.3%
   8th Grade Math (Greenfield-Central Com Schools)47.332
 15.3%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (Greenfield Central Junior High School)83.390.3
 7%
   End of Course Biology (Greenfield-Central Com Schools)43.634.2
 9.4%
   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 Students748675
 9.8%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic2622
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White681610
 10.4%
Two or More Races2629
 11.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.9%45.3%
 10.4%


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Greenfield Central Junior High School ranks 207th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Greenfield Central Junior High School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Greenfield Central Junior High School usually go on to attend Greenfield-Central High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 662 students attended Greenfield Central Junior High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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