John L McCulloch Junior High School

Summary:

John L McCulloch Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Marion, Indiana, with a student population of 524 and a racial makeup that is predominantly White, followed by African American, Hispanic, and students of two or more races.

The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 17.5% to 45% in recent years), consistently lower test scores than the state and district averages (with only 20.42% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 9.49% in Math), and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (67.86% to 73.85%). In comparison, nearby schools like Eastern Middle School and Oak Hill Junior High School have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates.

Additionally, the school has seen a slight decline in enrollment over the past few years and a shift in the racial makeup of the student body, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of students of two or more races. Despite an increase in spending per student, from $9,132 in 2019-2020 to $13,970 in 2021-2022, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Indiana middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. These challenges suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and better serve the needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 7-8

3528 S Washington St
Marion, IN 46953

(765) 674-6917

District: Marion Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
405^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,970

Students who attend John L McCulloch Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Marion High School

Feeder schools for John L McCulloch Junior High School:

Elementary:	Allen Elementary School
	Frances Slocum Elementary School
	John W Kendall Elementary School
	Riverview Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 499

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.3%

African American:

22.0%

Hispanic:

18.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John L McCulloch Junior High School ranks worse than 83.5% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.38. (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 Student population at John L McCulloch Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.3%), African American (22%), Hispanic (18.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John L McCulloch Junior High School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare John L McCulloch Junior High School employs 39.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John L McCulloch Junior High School is $13,970.

Schooldigger Rankings:

John L McCulloch Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks John L McCulloch Junior High School 405^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See John L McCulloch Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Marion Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion Community Schools 308^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John L McCulloch Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	33.52	169^th	222	23.9%
2005	23.86	328^th	370	11.4%
2006	20.51	336^th	375	10.4%
2007	17.80	351^st	382	8.1%
2008	12.67	361^st	392	7.9%
2009	18.92	370^th	423	12.5%
2010	23.47	368^th	428	14.0%
2011	21.70	394^th	451	12.6%
2012	19.58	399^th	447	10.7%
2013	16.10	401^st	444	9.7%
2014	22.69	398^th	470	15.3%
2015	28.91	386^th	485	20.4%
2016	31.04	387^th	494	21.7%
2017	13.44	414^th	472	12.3%
2018	8.41	441^st	473	6.8%
2019	12.72	419^th	470	10.9%
2021	17.62	395^th	483	18.2%
2022	18.00	402^nd	490	18.0%
2023	16.33	411^th	489	16.0%
2024	16.38	405^th	485	16.5%

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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 John L McCulloch 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	441	190	5	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	661
1989	462	187	3	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	674
1990	453	191	5	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	671
1991	465	180	12	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	680
1992	441	172	5	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	646
1993	408	194	3	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	635
1994	417	174	6	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	633
1995	348	166	2	22	1	n/a	n/a	20	559
1996	348	166	2	22	1	n/a	n/a	20	559
1997	341	158	2	18	1	n/a	n/a	40	560
1998	349	178	2	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	550
1999	326	180	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	523
2000	320	178	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	515
2001	330	207	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	559
2002	323	205	1	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	555
2003	323	205	1	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	555
2004	438	183	2	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	651
2005	465	177	1	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	666
2006	404	154	4	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	588
2007	318	145	3	21	1	n/a	n/a	69	557
2008	261	140	3	20	1	n/a	n/a	73	498
2009	231	141	0	27	2	n/a	n/a	61	462
2010	189	119	0	23	1	n/a	n/a	60	392
2011	341	131	8	52	0	0	96	0	628
2012	283	129	8	47	2	0	93	0	562
2013	283	133	10	49	2	0	86	0	563
2014	266	120	8	54	1	0	86	0	535
2015	265	143	8	54	2	0	89	0	561
2016	266	127	14	47	1	0	74	0	529
2017	248	125	13	50	0	0	67	0	503
2018	226	117	5	64	0	0	65	0	477
2019	243	108	5	66	1	0	65	0	488
2020	276	108	4	89	1	0	75	0	553
2021	249	114	5	91	0	0	94	0	553
2022	259	101	3	81	0	0	85	0	529
2023	246	94	4	90	1	0	89	0	524
2024	211	110	4	93	1	0	80	0	499

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 John L McCulloch Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	661	46.3	14.2	38.6
1989	674	47.8	14.1	35
1990	671	46.8	14.3	31.7
1991	680	47.5	14.3	30.9
1992	646	45.1	14.3	39.9
1993	635	42.8	14.8	44.7
1994	633	43.9	14.4	45.8
1995	559	41.2	13.6	45.6
1996	559	41.2	13.6	45.6
1997	560	45.0	12.4	46.3
1998	550	40.7	13.5	43.6
1999	523	41.5	12.6	47.6
2000	515	42.5	12.1	46.4
2001	559	41.5	13.5	54.6
2002	555	39.6	14.0	55.3
2003	555	39.6	14.0	55.3
2004	651	48.4	13.5	54.8
2005	666	44.8	14.9	61.6
2006	588	40.6	14.5	65.5
2007	557	n/a	n/a	79.5
2008	498	33.0	15.1	83.8
2009	462	30.0	15.4	86
2010	392	26.1	15.0	83.4
2011	628	30.4	20.6	68.6
2012	562	35.0	16.0	67.3
2013	563	35.0	16.0	70.7
2014	535	34.0	15.7	74.6
2015	561	32.0	17.5	72.5
2016	529	32.0	16.5	67.3
2017	503	27.0	18.6	72.6
2018	477	28.0	17.0	69.8
2019	488	31.0	15.7	66
2020	553	27.0	20.4	74.3
2021	553	32.0	17.2	73.6
2022	529	33.0	16.0	67.9
2023	524	36.1	14.4	73.9
2024	499	39.5	12.6	73.3

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 John L McCulloch Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	661	46.3	14.2	38.6
1989	674	47.8	14.1	35
1990	671	46.8	14.3	31.7
1991	680	47.5	14.3	30.9
1992	646	45.1	14.3	39.9
1993	635	42.8	14.8	44.7
1994	633	43.9	14.4	45.8
1995	559	41.2	13.6	45.6
1996	559	41.2	13.6	45.6
1997	560	45.0	12.4	46.3
1998	550	40.7	13.5	43.6
1999	523	41.5	12.6	47.6
2000	515	42.5	12.1	46.4
2001	559	41.5	13.5	54.6
2002	555	39.6	14.0	55.3
2003	555	39.6	14.0	55.3
2004	651	48.4	13.5	54.8
2005	666	44.8	14.9	61.6
2006	588	40.6	14.5	65.5
2007	557	n/a	n/a	79.5
2008	498	33.0	15.1	83.8
2009	462	30.0	15.4	86
2010	392	26.1	15.0	83.4
2011	628	30.4	20.6	68.6
2012	562	35.0	16.0	67.3
2013	563	35.0	16.0	70.7
2014	535	34.0	15.7	74.6
2015	561	32.0	17.5	72.5
2016	529	32.0	16.5	67.3
2017	503	27.0	18.6	72.6
2018	477	28.0	17.0	69.8
2019	488	31.0	15.7	66
2020	553	27.0	20.4	74.3
2021	553	32.0	17.2	73.6
2022	529	33.0	16.0	67.9
2023	524	36.1	14.4	73.9
2024	499	39.5	12.6	73.3

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 John L McCulloch Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$960 (9.1%)	$9,644 (90.9%)	$10,604
2020	$763 (8.4%)	$8,369 (91.6%)	$9,132
2021	$2,122 (19.1%)	$8,981 (80.9%)	$11,103
2022	$4,031 (28.9%)	$9,939 (71.1%)	$13,970

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John L McCulloch Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 419^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 411^th of 489 Middle schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (John L McCulloch Junior High School)	27.3	19.4	7.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Community Schools)	27.3	19.4	7.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (John L McCulloch Junior High School)	23.5	11.8	11.7%
7th Grade Math (Marion Community Schools)	23.5	11.8	11.7%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (John L McCulloch Junior High School)	24.1	21	3.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Community Schools)	24.1	21	3.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (John L McCulloch Junior High School)	12.6	9.6	3%
8th Grade Math (Marion Community Schools)	12.6	9.6	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	488	524	7.4%
African American	108	94	13%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	66	90	36.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	243	246	1.2%
Two or More Races	65	89	36.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66%	73.9%	7.9%

Schools Near John L McCulloch 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
John L McCulloch Junior High School	Public	7-8	3528 S Washington St	Marion	46953	Grant County	Marion Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 674-6917	499	40	12.6	73.3%	211 (42.3%)	110 (22.0%)	93 (18.6%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (16.0%)	16.4	405^th of 485 public middle schools	16.5%		16.3	411^th of 489 public middle schools	16.0%	6			17.6	23.4	20.4			8.2	10.8	9.5		59.1	$13,970	$4,031	$9,939
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd	Public	5-6	720 N Miller Ave	Marion	46952	Grant County	Marion Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 664-0507	510	38	13.5	74.9%	217 (42.5%)	110 (21.6%)	78 (15.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	101 (19.8%)								(n/a)	22.2	23.3			22.7	20.3	21.9			21.0	17.0		$12,823	$2,590	$10,234
R J Baskett Middle School	Public	6-8	125 N Broadway St	Gas City	46933	Grant County	Mississinewa Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 674-8536	501	39	12.8	70.3%	401 (80.0%)	7 (1.4%)	30 (6.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (11.8%)	48.3	252^nd of 485 public middle schools	48.0%		32.8	336^th of 489 public middle schools	31.3%	84		36.3	33.5	34.4	34.7		32.5	28.5	28.1	29.6		54.3	$9,663	$1,699	$7,963
Eastbrook Middle School	Public	6-8	560 S 900 E	Marion	46953	Grant County	Eastbrook Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 668-7136	388	26	14.9	45.6%	338 (87.1%)	5 (1.3%)	23 (5.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.2%)	78.5	90^th of 485 public middle schools	81.4%		74.3	105^th of 489 public middle schools	78.5%	15		52.1	47.7	49.6	49.9		46.3	46.3	40.9	44.3		90.3	$7,775	$978	$6,797
Swayzee Elementary School	Public	5-6	405 S Washington St	Swayzee	46986	Grant County	Oak Hill United School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 395-3341	251	15	17.1	46.6%	217 (86.5%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.2%)								(n/a)	34.2	45.5			40.2	44.1	49.6			47.0	69.4		$10,136	$527	$9,609
Oak Hill Junior High School	Public	7-8	7760 W Delphi Pk-27	Converse	46919	Miami County	Oak Hill United School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 395-3341	237	16	14.5	38.8%	220 (92.8%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	77.3	98^th of 485 public middle schools	79.8%		68.1	145^th of 489 public middle schools	70.3%	47			51.4	52.9	52.2			37.1	39.5	38.4			$9,226	$499	$8,728
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8	Public, Virtual	6-8	11580 S E 00 W	Fairmount	46928	Grant County	Madison-Grant United School Corp	No	No	Yes	No	(765) 853-7003	239	15	15.7	22.2%	142 (59.4%)	54 (22.6%)	25 (10.5%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.3%)	11.7	433^rd of 485 public middle schools	10.7%		8	461^st of 489 public middle schools	5.7%	28		13.9	18.9	19.0	17.9		4.2	5.7	4.3	4.7			$11,740	$292	$11,448
Eastern Middle School	Public	6-8	421 South Harrison Street	Greentown	46936	Howard County	Eastern Howard School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 628-5030	382	24	16.2	47.1%	344 (90.1%)	5 (1.3%)	11 (2.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	68.9	139^th of 485 public middle schools	71.3%		66	154^th of 489 public middle schools	68.5%	15		45.9	40.9	48.4	45.0		52.5	44.4	23.0	40.0			$6,728	$171	$6,558

Frequently Asked Questions about John L McCulloch Junior High School

What district is John L McCulloch Junior High School in?

Marion Community Schools

What is the racial makeup of John L McCulloch Junior High School?

Students at John L McCulloch Junior High School are 42% White, 22% African American, 19% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races.

Is John L McCulloch Junior High School a good school?

John L McCulloch Junior High School ranks in the bottom 16.5% of Indiana middle schools.

What high school do graduates of John L McCulloch Junior High School attend?

Students who attend John L McCulloch Junior High School usually go on to attend Marion High School

How many students attend John L McCulloch Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 499 students attended John L McCulloch Junior High School.

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