Serving 647 students in grades 6-8, Charlestown 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 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charlestown Middle School's student population of 647 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
647 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Live, Laugh, and Learn
School Rankings
Charlestown Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlestown Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1082 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
77%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Greater Clark County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlestown Middle School's ranking?
Charlestown Middle School is ranked #1082 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Charlestown Middle School often compared to?
Charlestown Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Creek Middle School, Charlestown Senior High School, River Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Charlestown Middle School?
647 students attend Charlestown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Charlestown Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charlestown Middle School?
Charlestown Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charlestown Middle School offer ?
Charlestown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charlestown Middle School part of?
Charlestown Middle School is part of Greater Clark County Schools.
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