Serving 455 students in grades 7-8, John L Mcculloch Junior High 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 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John L Mcculloch Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
John L Mcculloch Junior High School's student population of 455 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
John L Mcculloch Junior High 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 John L Mcculloch Junior High School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1532 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
23%
14%
White
43%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Marion Community Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John L Mcculloch Junior High School's ranking?
John L Mcculloch Junior High School is ranked #1532 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are John L Mcculloch Junior High School often compared to?
John L Mcculloch Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastbrook Middle School, R J Baskett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend John L Mcculloch Junior High School?
455 students attend John L Mcculloch Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of John L Mcculloch Junior High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John L Mcculloch Junior High School?
John L Mcculloch Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does John L Mcculloch Junior High School offer ?
John L Mcculloch Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John L Mcculloch Junior High School part of?
John L Mcculloch Junior High School is part of Marion Community Schools.
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