Benjamin Rush Middle School

Public 7-8

 1601 N Sexton St
       Rushville, IN  46173


(765) 932-2968

District: Rush County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 489 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,746 Help


Students who attend Benjamin Rush Middle School usually attend:

High:    Rushville Consolidated High School

Feeder schools for Benjamin Rush Middle School:

Elementary:    Arlington Elementary School
    Milroy Elementary School
    Rushville Elementary School East
    Rushville Elementary School West

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  318

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.9%
Two or more races:
5.7%
Hispanic:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.3% Help


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Compare Details Benjamin Rush Middle School ranks better than 60.1% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), two or more races (5.7%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benjamin Rush Middle School is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare Benjamin Rush Middle School employs 24.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benjamin Rush Middle School is $11,746.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Benjamin Rush Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Benjamin Rush Middle School 195th of 489 Indiana public middle schools. (See Benjamin Rush Middle School in the ranking list.)

Rush County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rush County Schools 196th of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benjamin Rush Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 57.49 169th 370 54.3%
2006 69.82 100th 375 73.3%
2007 52.73 215th 382 43.7%
2008 53.27 212th 392 45.9%
2009 58.51 182nd 423 57.0%
2010 63.12 164th 428 61.7%
2011 50.96 268th 451 40.6%
2012 47.02 283rd 447 36.7%
2013 53.39 244th 444 45.0%
2014 61.38 209th 470 55.5%
2015 57.96 212th 485 56.3%
2016 63.71 181st 494 63.4%
2017 57.88 206th 472 56.4%
2018 52.50 261st 473 44.8%
2019 67.14 145th 470 69.1%
2021 64.72 162nd 483 66.5%
2022 69.97 136th 490 72.2%
2023 58.41 194th 489 60.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Benjamin Rush Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 296 10 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1989 352 6 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 364
1990 422 5 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1991 494 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1992 490 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1993 497 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1994 496 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1995 480 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 3 490
1996 480 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 3 490
1997 466 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 5 477
1998 469 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1999 425 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2000 399 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2001 433 4 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2002 453 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2003 453 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2004 451 4 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2005 462 4 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 469
2006 451 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2007 427 2 3 4 1 n/a n/a 5 442
2008 418 3 3 4 1 n/a n/a 8 437
2009 420 1 3 6 1 n/a n/a 10 441
2010 414 2 2 4 1 n/a n/a 12 435
2011 390 6 2 4 4 0 14 0 420
2012 405 2 2 3 4 1 13 0 430
2013 389 4 1 5 1 0 13 0 413
2014 375 6 1 7 0 0 6 0 395
2015 394 4 1 8 1 1 8 0 417
2016 381 4 0 7 1 1 9 0 403
2017 356 4 0 4 1 0 6 0 371
2018 353 6 1 6 1 0 10 0 377
2019 331 4 3 11 0 0 12 0 361
2020 317 2 3 9 1 0 13 0 345
2021 311 2 1 6 0 0 10 0 330
2022 292 0 0 7 0 0 18 0 317
2023 286 2 0 12 0 0 18 0 318

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benjamin Rush Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 307 19.6 15.6 15
1989 364 19.1 19.0 12.4
1990 432 21.8 19.8 17.6
1991 501 28.4 17.6 14.4
1992 497 26.5 18.7 16.5
1993 502 27.0 18.6 20.3
1994 502 26.4 19.0 20.1
1995 490 27.4 17.9 13.1
1996 490 27.4 17.9 13.1
1997 477 27.3 17.5 15.3
1998 475 27.2 17.5 10.9
1999 430 29.1 14.8 16.7
2000 402 28.3 14.2 16.9
2001 441 28.4 15.5 20.6
2002 459 29.9 15.4 21.1
2003 459 29.9 15.4 21.1
2004 459 30.2 15.2 28.1
2005 469 31.6 14.8 32.2
2006 457 32.2 14.2 33.3
2007 442 n/a n/a 32.3
2008 437 25.8 16.9 35.9
2009 441 25.5 17.3 39.4
2010 435 25.4 17.0 42.3
2011 420 26.7 15.7 41.9
2012 430 27.0 15.9 46.3
2013 413 28.0 14.7 50.4
2014 395 28.0 14.1 43.8
2015 417 27.0 15.4 47.5
2016 403 27.0 14.9 51.4
2017 371 29.5 12.5 53.1
2018 377 29.5 12.7 56.5
2019 361 28.5 12.6 56.5
2020 345 27.5 12.5 54.8
2021 330 28.1 11.7 55.2
2022 317 24.5 12.9 58.4
2023 318 24.7 12.8 62.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benjamin Rush Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 307 19.6 15.6 15
1989 364 19.1 19.0 12.4
1990 432 21.8 19.8 17.6
1991 501 28.4 17.6 14.4
1992 497 26.5 18.7 16.5
1993 502 27.0 18.6 20.3
1994 502 26.4 19.0 20.1
1995 490 27.4 17.9 13.1
1996 490 27.4 17.9 13.1
1997 477 27.3 17.5 15.3
1998 475 27.2 17.5 10.9
1999 430 29.1 14.8 16.7
2000 402 28.3 14.2 16.9
2001 441 28.4 15.5 20.6
2002 459 29.9 15.4 21.1
2003 459 29.9 15.4 21.1
2004 459 30.2 15.2 28.1
2005 469 31.6 14.8 32.2
2006 457 32.2 14.2 33.3
2007 442 n/a n/a 32.3
2008 437 25.8 16.9 35.9
2009 441 25.5 17.3 39.4
2010 435 25.4 17.0 42.3
2011 420 26.7 15.7 41.9
2012 430 27.0 15.9 46.3
2013 413 28.0 14.7 50.4
2014 395 28.0 14.1 43.8
2015 417 27.0 15.4 47.5
2016 403 27.0 14.9 51.4
2017 371 29.5 12.5 53.1
2018 377 29.5 12.7 56.5
2019 361 28.5 12.6 56.5
2020 345 27.5 12.5 54.8
2021 330 28.1 11.7 55.2
2022 317 24.5 12.9 58.4
2023 318 24.7 12.8 62.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Benjamin Rush Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $363 (3.7%) $9,361 (96.3%) $9,724
2020 $276 (2.7%) $9,959 (97.3%) $10,235
2021 $858 (7.3%) $10,910 (92.7%) $11,768
2022 $1,110 (9.5%) $10,636 (90.5%) $11,746

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benjamin Rush Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 145th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 194th of 489 Middle schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Benjamin Rush Middle School)57.331.5
 25.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rush County Schools)57.331.5
 25.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Benjamin Rush Middle School)45.329.5
 15.9%
   7th Grade Math (Rush County Schools)45.329.5
 15.9%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Benjamin Rush Middle School)53.940.7
 13.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rush County Schools)53.940.7
 13.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Benjamin Rush Middle School)40.843.7
 2.9%
   8th Grade Math (Rush County Schools)40.843.7
 2.9%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students361318
 11.9%
African American42
 50%
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1112
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White331286
 13.6%
Two or More Races1218
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.5%62.3%
 5.8%


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Benjamin Rush Middle School ranks 195th of 489 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Benjamin Rush Middle School usually go on to attend Rushville Consolidated High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 318 students attended Benjamin Rush Middle School.

Students at Benjamin Rush Middle School are 90% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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