Charlestown Middle School

8804 High Jackson Rd
Charlestown, IN 47111

647 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Charlestown Middle School, located at 8804 High Jackson Rd in Charlestown, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Greater Clark County School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of students in the middle grades. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, the school aims to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school, preparing students for the rigors of future academic challenges.

The curriculum at Charlestown Middle School emphasizes core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—while often integrating elective programs that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education. Beyond the classroom, the school typically encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, which play an important role in building community, school spirit, and personal character among the student body.

647

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charlestown Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	499
Hispanic	61
Black	17
Asian	3
Two or More	67

White
499 (77.1%)
Two or More
67 (10.4%)
Hispanic
61 (9.4%)
Black
17 (2.6%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greater Clark County Schools
Phone:	(812)256-6363
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 215

Grade 7 195

Grade 8 237