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Rensselaer Central Middle School

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Rensselaer Central Middle School ranks 55 th of 486 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

55^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 486 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 89% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

Rensselaer Central Middle School is a public school in Rensselaer, Indiana, serving 363 students in grades 6–8 as part of Rensselaer Central School Corp, and it ranks among the strongest middle schools in the state. In 2025-26 it placed 55th of 486 Indiana middle schools—the 89th percentile, with 4 stars. That standing reflects steady improvement: after falling to the 50th percentile in 2018-19, the school climbed to the 71st, 74th, 78th, 79th, 84th, and now 89th percentile.

Compared with nearby middle schools—Kankakee Valley Middle School, South Newton Middle School, West Central Middle School, and North White Middle School—Rensselaer leads clearly. Its all-grade proficiency rates of 58.58% in ELA, 50.89% in math, and 57.69% in science are the highest in this group, with ELA about 15 points above South Newton, the next closest nearby school. Chronic absenteeism is 12.9%, better than Indiana's 16.7% and better than Kankakee Valley, West Central, and North White, though South Newton is slightly lower at 10.7%. North White, at the 8th percentile with 0 stars, performs in a different tier entirely.

Looking at grades, science is a signature strength: Biology End of Course was 75% proficient in 2025-26, far above the district's 45.63%. ELA is strong in grades 6 and 7 (60.95% and 62.18%), while 8th-grade math (36.28%) sits only slightly above the state average, making it the clearest academic soft spot. About 42.15% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch—the lowest among nearby schools—and per-student spending is $10,798, the highest in the group. However, the student-teacher ratio of 15.7 is also the highest nearby and has risen since 2022-23, a trend worth watching.

363

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,798

Per pupil spending ?

42.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1106 Bomber Blvd
Rensselaer, IN 47978

(219) 866-4661

District: Rensselaer Central School Corp

Students who attend Rensselaer Central Middle School usually attend:

High:

Rensselaer Central High School

Feeder schools for Rensselaer Central Middle School:

Elementary:	Rensselaer Central Primary School
	Van Rensselaer Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Hispanic:

14.3%

Two or more races:

2.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 77th percentile in 2016 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Indiana middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg51%

55^th of 486

Indiana public middle schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From top 23% (2016) to top 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

63^rd of 374Rensselaer Central School Corp among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	85.0	55 of 486	88.7%	★★★★☆
2025	81.5	75 of 480	84.4%	★★★★☆
2024	76.7	102 of 491	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	73.8	110 of 489	77.5%	★★★★☆
2022	72.2	126 of 490	74.3%	★★★★☆
2021	67.5	141 of 483	70.8%	★★★★☆
2019	52.2	235 of 470	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.7	179 of 473	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	69.1	131 of 472	72.2%	★★★★☆
2016	72.3	113 of 494	77.1%	★★★★☆
2015	54.8	235 of 485	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.0	241 of 470	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	38.0	323 of 444	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	64.5	160 of 447	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	56.1	236 of 451	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.2	243 of 428	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	42.7	294 of 423	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	53.7	208 of 392	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	54.8	200 of 382	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	36.3	294 of 375	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	43.3	256 of 370	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	30.8	178 of 222	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Biology75%

English Language Arts59%

Science58%

Math51%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)				ILEARN Math (2026)				ILEARN Science (2026)		ILEARN Biology (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rensselaer Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1106 Bomber Blvd	Rensselaer	47978	Jasper County	Rensselaer Central School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 866-4661	363	23	15.7	42.1%	296 (81.5%)	2 (0.6%)	52 (14.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	85	55^th of 486 public middle schools	88.7%		81.5	75^th of 480 public middle schools	84.4%	20	61.0	62.2	52.6	58.6	50.5	65.3	36.3	50.9	57.7	57.7	75.0	$10,798	$156	$10,642
West Central Middle School	Public	7-8	1852 S Us 421	Francesville	47946	Pulaski County	West Central School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 567-2534	89	10	8.9	56.2%	79 (88.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	55	206^th of 486 public middle schools	57.6%		56.8	198^th of 480 public middle schools	58.8%	8		25.0	44.4	31.0		40.0	44.4	41.4				$10,639	$274	$10,364
North White Middle School	Public	6-8	305 E Broadway	Monon	47959	White County	North White School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 253-7701	197	13	15.5	82.7%	76 (38.6%)	0 (0.0%)	118 (59.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	10.7	445^th of 486 public middle schools	8.4%		9.1	447^th of 480 public middle schools	6.9%	2	21.2	13.1	11.9	15.5	7.6	9.8	6.0	7.7	13.6	13.6		$8,124	$529	$7,595
South Newton Middle School	Public	6-8	13100 S 50 E	Kentland	47951	Newton County	South Newton School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 474-5167	191	15	13.1	46.6%	157 (82.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	63.1	170^th of 486 public middle schools	65.0%		55	209^th of 480 public middle schools	56.5%	39	38.6	41.7	51.0	43.4	52.6	31.7	24.5	36.8	47.4	47.4		$9,375	$1,161	$8,214
Kankakee Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	5258 W Sr 10	Wheatfield	46392	Jasper County	Kankakee Valley School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 987-8810	728	51	14.4	45.9%	595 (81.7%)	2 (0.3%)	118 (16.2%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	54.9	208^th of 486 public middle schools	57.2%		57.8	190^th of 480 public middle schools	60.4%	18	35.9	43.4	38.4	39.1	35.0	32.9	35.6	34.6	36.3	36.3		$10,097	$154	$9,944

Frequently Asked Questions about Rensselaer Central Middle School

How many students attend Rensselaer Central Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 363 students attended Rensselaer Central Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Rensselaer Central Middle School attend?

Students who attend Rensselaer Central Middle School usually go on to attend Rensselaer Central High School

What is the racial makeup of Rensselaer Central Middle School?

Students at Rensselaer Central Middle School are 82% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Rensselaer Central Middle School a good school?

Rensselaer Central Middle School ranks 55^th of 486 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Rensselaer Central Middle School in?

Rensselaer Central School Corp

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