Middle Schools in MSD Martinsville Schools

The MSD Martinsville Schools district in Indiana is home to two middle schools: John R. Wooden Middle School and Bell Intermediate Academy. While both schools serve middle-grade students, they have some notable differences in their academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation.

John R. Wooden Middle School stands out with its larger student enrollment, higher percentage of white students, and slightly higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to Bell Intermediate Academy. However, John R. Wooden consistently outperforms the district and state averages in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math proficiency, particularly in the upper grade levels. In contrast, Bell Intermediate Academy lags behind in these areas, especially in 5th grade.

Both schools have a relatively high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, with Bell Intermediate Academy having a slightly higher rate. Additionally, John R. Wooden Middle School has a lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. Overall, the data suggests opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices between the two schools to improve educational outcomes for all students in the MSD Martinsville Schools district.