Loogootee Middle School

Loogootee Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Loogootee, Indiana, part of the Loogootee Community School Corporation. With 233 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.7, the school consistently performs above the state average in ILEARN test scores across various subjects and grade levels.

For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 49.77% of Loogootee Middle School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 40.8% for 5th grade, 40.5% for 6th grade, 37.9% for 7th grade, and 42.7% for 8th grade. In math, the school had 45.41% proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 41.5% for 5th grade, 39.7% for 6th grade, 35.9% for 7th grade, and 34.5% for 8th grade. However, the school faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14.1% to 19.2% over the past few years, and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.77% to 40.95%.

Compared to nearby schools, Loogootee Middle School generally outperforms Washington Upper Elementary and Washington Junior High School in test scores, but Jasper Middle School consistently outperforms Loogootee Middle School across various subjects and grade levels. The school's spending per student, ranging from $9,127 to $11,173, is generally in line with the state's average.