- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marion, IN
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch
Federal NCES profile for John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180639001112
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch has class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Marion, IN.
School address
District: Marion Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180639001112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 180639001112 · Marion, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 12.6:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High School (1,058 students)
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion High Sc
Marion High School
1,058 students
- Justice Thurgo
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
500 students
- Frances Slocum
Frances Slocum Elem School
473 students
- This school
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch
455 students
- John W Kendall 409
John W Kendall Elem School
409 students
- Riverview Elem 393
Riverview Elementary School
393 students
What this shows John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch compares
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 47% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in Indiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,334
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
African American 22.6%
Two or More 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion Community Schools reports $14,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frances Slocum Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John W Kendall Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Marion
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch
How many students attend John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch?
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch has 455 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marion, IN. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch is 12.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch?
72.7% of students at John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch?
The largest demographic group at John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Marion, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch?
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Marion, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion Community Schools?
Besides John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch, Marion Community Schools also operates Marion High School (1,058 students), Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd (500 students), and Frances Slocum Elem School (473 students). See the Marion Community Schools district page for the complete list.