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Benjamin Rush Middle School

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Benjamin Rush Middle School ranks 222 nd of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

222^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 480 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 54% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

Benjamin Rush Middle School is a public middle school in Rushville, Indiana, serving 287 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Rush County Schools district, which is ranked 194 out of 380 districts in the state.

Benjamin Rush Middle School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 136 out of 490 Indiana middle schools in 2021-2022 (4-star rating) to 222 out of 480 in 2024-2025 (3-star rating). The school's performance has been relatively stable, with a slight decline in recent years. However, the school faces challenges, such as a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 16.2% in 2022-2023 to 19.4% in 2023-2024. Academically, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates have been consistently below the state average, while its Mathematics proficiency rates are closer to the state average.

Interestingly, when compared to nearby schools, Greensburg Community Junior High has higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics, while Connersville Middle School has lower proficiency rates in both subjects. Additionally, Eastern Hancock Middle School has higher proficiency rates in Mathematics but lower proficiency rates in ELA, and Knightstown Intermediate School has lower proficiency rates in both subjects compared to Benjamin Rush Middle School. Despite these challenges, the school has a higher spending per student and a more favorable student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, which could potentially contribute to improved academic outcomes.

300

Students ?

10.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,403

Per pupil spending ?

53.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1601 N Sexton St
Rushville, IN 46173

(765) 932-2968

District: Rush County Schools

Students who attend Benjamin Rush Middle School usually attend:

High:

Rushville Consolidated High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 56th percentile in 2015 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Indiana median (54th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (36% vs 46% meeting standards)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg32%

Indiana avg46%

222^nd of 480

Indiana public middle schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

194^th of 380Rush County Schools 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
2025	52.7	222 of 480	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.2	203 of 491	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.4	194 of 489	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.0	136 of 490	72.2%	★★★★☆
2021	64.7	162 of 483	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.1	145 of 470	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.5	261 of 473	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	57.9	206 of 472	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.7	181 of 494	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	58.0	212 of 485	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.4	209 of 470	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	53.4	244 of 444	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.0	283 of 447	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	51.0	268 of 451	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	63.1	164 of 428	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.5	182 of 423	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	53.3	212 of 392	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	52.7	215 of 382	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	69.8	100 of 375	73.3%	★★★★☆
2005	57.5	169 of 370	54.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Biology79%+33 vs state

Math37%

English Language Arts32%

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Schools Near Benjamin Rush Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)						ILEARN Math (2025)						ILEARN Science (2025)			ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	ILEARN Biology (2025)	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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Benjamin Rush Middle School	Public	7-8	1601 N Sexton St	Rushville	46173	Rush County	Rush County Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 932-2968	300	29	10.3	53.7%	275 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	52.7	222^nd of 480 public middle schools	53.8%		57.2	203^rd of 491 public middle schools	58.7%	19				29.1	35.2	31.9				37.1	36.2	36.7					79.0	$15,403	$1,333	$14,070
Knightstown Intermediate School	Public	4-8	1 Panther Trl	Knightstown	46148	Henry County	C A Beard Memorial School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 345-5455	387	28	13.9	37.5%	363 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	41.2	294^th of 480 public middle schools	38.8%		51	234^th of 491 public middle schools	52.3%	60	28.1	38.5	26.1	26.1	31.9	30.6	51.2	48.9	33.3	27.5	18.1	36.9	51.2	50.7	51.0	41.1		$11,568	$748	$10,819
Eastern Hancock Middle School	Public	6-8	10380 E 250 N	Charlottesville	46117	Hancock County	Eastern Hancock County Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 936-5324	299	19	15.8	36.1%	284 (95.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	59.6	182^nd of 480 public middle schools	62.1%		63.4	170^th of 491 public middle schools	65.4%	12			24.5	35.6	32.3	31.0			43.6	51.0	38.5	44.6		49.5	49.5			$9,866	$381	$9,485
Connersville Middle School	Public	7-8	1900 Grand Ave	Connersville	47331	Fayette County	Fayette County School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 825-1139	434	30	14.4	58.8%	405 (93.3%)	3 (0.7%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.5%)	38.7	311^th of 480 public middle schools	35.2%		46.7	263^rd of 491 public middle schools	46.4%	48				37.2	26.7	32.2				26.1	18.5	22.4						$13,332	$1,484	$11,848
Greensburg Community Junior High	Public	6-8	505 E Central Ave	Greensburg	47240	Decatur County	Greensburg Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 663-7523	404	38	10.5	53.5%	360 (89.1%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	59.8	181^st of 480 public middle schools	62.3%		57	206^th of 491 public middle schools	58.0%	25			37.5	41.4	46.4	41.9			39.8	29.3	33.6	34.2		39.8	39.8		100.0	$13,644	$1,602	$12,042

Frequently Asked Questions about Benjamin Rush Middle School

What high school do graduates of Benjamin Rush Middle School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Benjamin Rush Middle School?

Students at Benjamin Rush Middle School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Benjamin Rush Middle School in?

Rush County Schools

Is Benjamin Rush Middle School a good school?

Benjamin Rush Middle School ranks 222^nd of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Benjamin Rush Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 300 students attended Benjamin Rush Middle School.

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