Middle Schools in New Palestine Community Schools

The Southern Hancock County Com School Corp district in Indiana is home to two exceptional middle schools, New Palestine Junior High School and New Palestine Intermediate School, which consistently rank among the top-performing middle schools in the state.

Both schools have demonstrated exceptional academic performance, with New Palestine Junior High School ranking in the top 10% of Indiana middle schools and earning a 5-star rating. The schools excel in ILEARN assessments, with proficiency rates significantly exceeding state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. New Palestine Junior High School's 97.09% proficiency rate in ILEARN Biology is particularly noteworthy. The schools also maintain a favorable student-teacher ratio of 18.1, indicating a strong focus on personalized instruction and support.

While the schools have slightly higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district average, they still maintain reasonable levels. The equitable distribution of resources, as evidenced by the similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios, likely contributes to the overall high performance of these middle schools. Overall, the Southern Hancock County Com School Corp district is home to two exceptional middle schools that are providing a high-quality education to their students.