At a glance
Reported students
606
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
592
New Palestine Jr High School: 606 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 601
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.3:1
What the reported data says about New Palestine Jr High School
New Palestine Jr High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in New Palestine. It is one of 6 current school records connected to New Palestine Community Schools. NCES reports 606 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking New Palestine Jr High School
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.05
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.34
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.1%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black2.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in New Palestine Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
New Palestine Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
605 reported students
New Palestine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
579 reported students
Sugar Creek Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–04
577 reported students
Brandywine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
338 reported students
New Palestine High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,254 reported students
Public schools near New Palestine Jr High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Palestine Intermediate School Middle · New Palestine Community Schools | 05–06 | 605 | 0.4 mi |
| Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl Middle · MSD Warren Township | 05–08 | 1,106 | 3.2 mi |
| Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle Middle · MSD Warren Township | 05–08 | 1,043 | 4.8 mi |
| Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle Middle · MSD Warren Township | 05–08 | 1,079 | 5.6 mi |
| Franklin Central Junior High Middle · Franklin Township Com Sch Corp | 07–08 | 1,797 | 6.4 mi |
| James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School Middle · Charter · James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School | 07–08 | 296 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New Palestine Jr High School
What grades does New Palestine Jr High School serve?
New Palestine Jr High School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New Palestine Community Schools.
How many students attend New Palestine Jr High School?
New Palestine Jr High School reported 606 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 601 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New Palestine Jr High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 606 students and 37.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is New Palestine Jr High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
New Palestine Jr High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Palestine Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of New Palestine Jr High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is New Palestine Jr High School in?
New Palestine Jr High School is part of New Palestine Community Schools, based in New Palestine, IN, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near New Palestine Jr High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Palestine Intermediate School (0.4 mi), Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl (3.2 mi), Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.