Schools in Princeton, IN

The city of Princeton, Indiana is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all under the oversight of the North Gibson School Corporation. While the district as a whole is ranked 247 out of 380 in Indiana and rated 2 out of 5 stars, the performance of individual schools within the district varies significantly.

The standout school in Princeton is Princeton Community Intermediate School, which has consistently ranked in the top 2 out of 5 stars on the SchoolDigger rating system over the past 3 school years. This elementary school also outperforms the district and state averages on ILEARN tests, particularly in Math. In contrast, Princeton Community Middle School lags behind the district and state averages in ILEARN English Language Arts, Math, and Science, while Princeton Community High School has lower proficiency rates in ILEARN/Biology and SAT Math compared to the district and state.

Across the schools, a concerning trend is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools serve populations with varying economic backgrounds, with Princeton Community Intermediate School having the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 57.5%, while Princeton Community Primary School has the lowest at 34.6%. These factors, along with differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios, may contribute to the disparities in academic performance across the schools in Princeton.