Serving 898 students in grades 5-8, Nathaniel Scribner Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 898 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School's student population of 898 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
898 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathaniel Scribner Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1260 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
16%
13%
White
58%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathaniel Scribner Middle School's ranking?
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School is ranked #1260 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Nathaniel Scribner Middle School often compared to?
Nathaniel Scribner Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hazelwood Middle School, Highland Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Nathaniel Scribner Middle School?
898 students attend Nathaniel Scribner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Nathaniel Scribner Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathaniel Scribner Middle School?
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nathaniel Scribner Middle School offer ?
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Nathaniel Scribner Middle School part of?
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School is part of New Albany-Floyd Co Con School District.
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