John L McCulloch Junior High Sch vs R J Baskett Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John L McCulloch Junior High Sch
Marion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
455 students
R J Baskett Middle School
Gas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
507 students
| Measure | John L McCulloch Junior High Sch Marion, Indiana | R J Baskett Middle School Gas City, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 335 | #233 of 335 |
| National rank | #12570 of 15,369 | #9190 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 455 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 37% |
| city | Marion | Gas City |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R J Baskett Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 26.6).
- •R J Baskett Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •R J Baskett Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 26%).
- •R J Baskett Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 73%).
- •John L McCulloch Junior High Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.7).
- •R J Baskett Middle School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 455.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John L McCulloch Junior High Sch better than R J Baskett Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), R J Baskett Middle School ranks higher (42.9 vs 26.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John L McCulloch Junior High Sch and R J Baskett Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Marion and Gas City in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John L McCulloch Junior High Sch: 455. R J Baskett Middle School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John L McCulloch Junior High Sch and R J Baskett Middle School rank in Indiana?
John L McCulloch Junior High Sch is 304th of 335 and R J Baskett Middle School is 233rd of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).