Enrollment
455
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Marion, Indiana, enrolling 455 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 455 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 361 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #266, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 455 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Marion Community Schools spends $15,017 per pupil, 24% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Marion's middle schools, it stands alongside Eastbrook Middle School (358 students): John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 13.3:1).
Marion Community Schools also operates Marion High School (1,058 students) and Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd (500 students) alongside John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch compares
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,017
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion Community Schools, which includes John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch.
$15,017
Per student
+24%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 54.2%
Federal 26.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~455 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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