Eastern Junior-Senior High School is a public middle school and high school located in Greentown, Indiana serviced by the Eastern Howard School Corporation. It had 684 students enrolled for the 2012–2013 school year. The school also contains the town's library, which doubles as the school's library.
Serving 379 students in grades 6-8, Eastern 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 33% (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 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (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
Eastern Middle School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
School Motto
A Tradition of Excellence · A Vision For Tomorrow
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Eastern 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 Eastern Middle School is 0.20, 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
#1023 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern Middle School's ranking?
Eastern Middle School is ranked #1023 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Eastern Middle School often compared to?
Eastern Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern Middle School, Western High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% 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 Eastern Middle School?
379 students attend Eastern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Eastern Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastern Middle School?
Eastern Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastern Middle School offer ?
Eastern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastern Middle School part of?
Eastern Middle School is part of Eastern Howard School Corporation School District.
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