Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 46517

In the 46517 zip code, parents have a choice between three middle schools: Concord Junior High School (grades 7-8), Concord Intermediate School (grades 5-6), and Jimtown Junior High School (grades 7-8). While all schools share the same chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, there are significant differences in their academic performance and student populations. Jimtown Junior High School stands out as the highest-performing institution, consistently demonstrating higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the Concord schools. It also boasts a much stronger statewide ranking and is part of the well-regarded Baugo Community Schools district.

The two schools within the Concord Community Schools district, Concord Junior High School and Concord Intermediate School, show similar academic results, which are generally lower than those at Jimtown Junior High School. Concord Intermediate School, serving younger students, has slightly better math proficiency than Concord Junior High School, but both lag behind Jimtown. The Concord schools also serve a student body with a significantly higher percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (around 66%) compared to Jimtown Junior High School (17.83%).

Despite similar spending per student across all three schools, Jimtown Junior High School benefits from a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.9, which may contribute to its academic success. An interesting finding is Concord Junior High School's exceptionally high proficiency in Biology, which is significantly higher than its other subject scores and the district average. Overall, Jimtown Junior High School appears to be the leading middle school in the 46517 zip code based on academic achievement and statewide recognition.