The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 68% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)68%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)3%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
8%
Black
(09-10)n/a
13%
White
(09-10)95%
75%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
15%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IN state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IN state average).
How many students attend Tell City Junior High School?
343 students attend Tell City Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Tell City Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Tell City Junior High School offer ?
Tell City Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tell City Junior High School part of?
Tell City Junior High School is part of Tell City-Troy Township School Corporation School District.
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