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New Haven Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 550 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 1, 2010

I have been very disappointed in New Haven Middle School. There answer to every problem is ISR or out of school suspension. Sometime when there is a disipline problem with a student it is a cry for help. Use your guidance counselor more efficiently. Also I am very disappointed in there music program this year. I know more kids that go on to college on music scholarships than a sports scholarship. I understand money is tight but you might be surprised how much a parents are willing to help out with things. As to the review about Mr. Prickett I couldn't disagree more. I have found him to be domineering and controling. He likes to use threats and intimidation with the students. He is a very poor listener and thinks that nobody else knows what they are talking about because of course he can't be wrong. Seriously considering moving!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2010

I would like to say thank you to Mr.Pickett for taking my concern and my phone call. I appreciate the concern and thoughtfulness that you showed. This message is concerning the 6th grade English teacher.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2008

I feel this school has been wonderful for my son! As terrified as I was to send my 6th grader to a middle school I am very pleased! Kudos to the NHMS Staff!
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Posted November 29, 2004

I only wished that New Haven Middle School would offer Programs for students who are struggling in there classes like a tutoring program to help them focus on what they are doing in class and w/ there homework, especially students who parents work 2nd shift.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

My daughter loved her experience at NHMS. Her 7th grade teachers (Gretchen Hardesty, Sheril Miller, and Chris Popplewell) are top-notch educators. Her only regret about moving on to 8th grade this year is that they couldn't move up with her.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

178 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

178 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

177 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
71%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

167 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
71%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
68%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2012.

184 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

184 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
80%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the End-of-Course (ECA) assessment to test students in middle and high school in Algebra I, Biology I, and English 10. The ECA is a criterion-referenced assessment developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "D".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "D".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "C".

About the tests


Indiana uses the A through F School Grading System to assess the overall performance of a school. For the 2011-2012 school year, schools were graded based on performance and participation levels in state standardized tests and student growth using the Indiana Growth Model. In addition, high schools were graded on four-year (on-time) graduation rates and college and career readiness indicators including Advanced Placment exam results and industry certification exam results.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

GreatSchools Rating

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Academic rating
4 / 10
Climate rating
Not available

This school's GreatSchools Rating is based on academics (90%) and climate (10%). The academic rating measures students' test scores, academic growth and college readiness. The climate rating measures safety, cleanliness, parent involvement and more.

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Academic rating

The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state. Growth and college readiness ratings are coming soon, pending publication of 2012 data.
Overall academic rating

4

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Test score rating 2012*
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Student growth rating 2012**
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City
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10
This school
Reading growth
Below average
Math growth
Average

*Test scores are based on 2012 ISTEP and ECA results from the state of Indiana.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. Data is from the 2012 school year and is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

Climate ratings

Climate rating for this school is not yet available.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 80% 73%
Black 7% 12%
Hispanic 5% 8%
Multiracial 5% 4%
Asian 2% 2%
American Indian N/A 0%
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A47%
Special education 12%N/A15%
English learners 0%N/A5%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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900 Prospect Ave
New Haven, IN 46774
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Phone: (260) 446-0230

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