Goshen Junior High School

927 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Goshen Middle School, located at 1216 S Indiana Ave in Goshen, Indiana, serves as a key educational hub for the local community as part of the Goshen Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success, emphasizing essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and digital literacy.

Beyond the classroom, Goshen Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and clubs. This holistic approach is designed to help students discover their personal interests and build a sense of belonging within the school community. With a focus on inclusive practices and supportive staff, the school strives to provide a safe and nurturing space where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential and contribute positively to the broader Goshen area.

927

Total Students

67.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Goshen Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	569
Black	28
Asian	13
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

Hispanic
569 (61.4%)
White
292 (31.5%)
Black
28 (3.0%)
Two or More
23 (2.5%)
Asian
13 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	Goshen Community Schools
Phone:	(574)533-0391
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	927
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	525
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	138

* 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 7 480

Grade 8 446

Grade 9 1