John L McCulloch Junior High Sch

455 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

John L. McCulloch Junior High School, located at 3528 S. Washington St. in Marion, Indiana, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Marion Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students during the critical middle school years. By providing a structured environment, the school focuses on preparing young learners for the rigors of high school through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and foundational skills.

Beyond academics, McCulloch Junior High is committed to fostering a well-rounded student experience through extracurricular engagement and a focus on community values. The school serves as a central part of the Marion area, aiming to encourage school spirit and personal growth among its student body. With its location in the heart of the community, it strives to bridge the gap between elementary education and secondary schooling, ensuring that students are equipped with the tools necessary for future success both inside and outside the classroom.

455

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John L McCulloch Junior High Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	75
Black	103
Asian	4
Two or More	76

White
197 (43.3%)
Black
103 (22.6%)
Two or More
76 (16.7%)
Hispanic
75 (16.5%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)

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:	Marion Community Schools
Phone:	(765)674-6917
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 7 208

Grade 8 247