INMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24
New Palestine Jr High School — School Profile & District Info
Middle|New Palestine, Indiana|Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp
New Palestine, IN 46163
School Profile
Grades
7–8
Enrollment
621
Student:Teacher
18.3:1
Locale
Rural
District
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch CorpEcon. Disadvantaged
27.7%
Phone
(317)861-4487School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
65%
90th percentile in IN
Math Proficiency
56%
83th percentile in IN
Chronic Absenteeism
5.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.4:1
Worse than average in INDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,856
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 6%State 60%Local 35%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$286,468
+1.2% YoY
Indianapolis, IN metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Low
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
606
Current enrollment
Stable(+3% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about New Palestine Jr High School
New Palestine Jr High School currently enrolls 621 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IN.
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