Enrollment
407
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bunker Hill, IN
Maconaquah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Maconaquah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180609001079
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maconaquah Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bunker Hill · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Maconaquah Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maconaquah Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bunker Hill, IN.
School address
District: Maconaquah School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180609001079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maconaquah Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maconaquah Middle School
Maconaquah Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Bunker Hill, Indiana, enrolling 407 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 407 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 484 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #357, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 407 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 148 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 407 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Maconaquah School Corp also operates Maconaquah Elementary School (563 students) and Maconaquah High School (550 students) alongside Maconaquah Middle School.
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 Maconaquah Middle School compares
Maconaquah Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 16% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Indiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$11,633
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
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 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Maconaquah Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maconaquah School Corp, which includes Maconaquah Middle School.
$11,633
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 65.4%
Federal 13.0%
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 Maconaquah Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maconaquah Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maconaquah High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pipe Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maconaquah Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~407 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Maconaquah Middle School
How many students attend Maconaquah Middle School?
Maconaquah Middle School has 407 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bunker Hill, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maconaquah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maconaquah Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% 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 Maconaquah Middle School?
57.5% of students at Maconaquah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maconaquah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Maconaquah Middle School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Bunker Hill, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maconaquah Middle School?
Maconaquah Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Maconaquah Middle School rank among public schools in Bunker Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Maconaquah Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bunker Hill, 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 Bunker Hill on the city page.
Is Maconaquah Middle School a good school?
Maconaquah Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of 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 Maconaquah School Corp?
Besides Maconaquah Middle School, Maconaquah School Corp also operates Maconaquah Elementary School (563 students), Maconaquah High School (550 students), and Pipe Creek Elementary School (363 students). See the Maconaquah School Corp district page for the complete list.
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