R J Baskett Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gas City, Indiana 46933 · Mississinewa Community School Corp
#233 of 335 middle schools in Indiana
#9190 of 15,369 nationally
About R J Baskett Middle School
R J Baskett Middle School is a public middle located in Gas City, in the Mississinewa Community School Corp school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 507 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 233rd of 335 ranked middle schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (62th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 507.
There are 3 schools in Gas City; R J Baskett Middle School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for R J Baskett Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near R J Baskett Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mississinewa High School
Gas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
760 students · 1.2 km away
Westview Elementary School
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
513 students · 1.7 km away
Northview Elementary School
Gas City · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
673 students · 2.0 km away
John L McCulloch Junior High Sch
Marion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
455 students · 5.5 km away
Frances Slocum Elem School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
473 students · 6.2 km away
Marion High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,058 students · 6.8 km away
Excel Center - Grant County
Marion · Charter high · Grades 9–12
39 students · 7.9 km away
Park Elementary School
Fairmount · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
292 students · 8.9 km away
Allen Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
380 students · 9.0 km away
Riverview Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
393 students · 9.7 km away
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Riverview School
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503 students
Indian Creek Middle School
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Frequently asked questions
Is R J Baskett Middle School a good school?
R J Baskett Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 42.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #233 of 335 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does R J Baskett Middle School rank in Indiana?
R J Baskett Middle School ranks #233 of 335 middle schools in Indiana and #9190 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend R J Baskett Middle School?
R J Baskett Middle School had 507 students in 2025.
Is R J Baskett Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
R J Baskett Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near R J Baskett Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of R J Baskett Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.