Serving 210 students in grades 7-12, Turkey Run Junior Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Turkey Run Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Turkey Run Junior Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Turkey Run Junior Senior High School?
210 students attend Turkey Run Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Turkey Run Junior Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turkey Run Junior Senior High School?
Turkey Run Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Turkey Run Junior Senior High School offer ?
Turkey Run Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Turkey Run Junior Senior High School part of?
Turkey Run Junior Senior High School is part of North Central Parke Community Schl Corporation School District.
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