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Goshen Intermediate School

925 S Greene Rd, Goshen, IN 46526Goshen Community Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–06Non-Charter
933
Students
Total enrolled
$16,763
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 17% vs nat'l
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
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Large public school
Serves 933 students in grades 05–06 in Goshen, Indiana.
17% above average funding
District spends $16,763 per pupil, 17% more than the national average of $14,347.
15.6 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Goshen Intermediate School is a large middle in Goshen, Indiana, serving grades 05–06 with 933 students. The district invests $16,763 per student — 17% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Goshen Intermediate School

933
Total Students
15.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
60
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution507 male · 426 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 645 students
Student Composition
35%
58%
Asian1%
White35%
Hispanic / Latino58%
Black3%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 180393002714

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,763Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,763
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,376
Student Support$3,185
Administration$2,012
Operations$2,514
Other$1,676
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,763 spent per student, an estimated $7,426 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
35%
State government
54.2%
Local (property tax)
35.3%
Federal programs
10.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,763/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Model Elementary SchoolWaterford Elementary SchoolPrairie View Elementary SchoolChandler Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Goshen Junior High School
↓
High School
Goshen High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 06
Location—
CountyElkhart County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGoshen Community Schools →
Phone: (574)534-8640
NCES ID: 180393002714
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Goshen seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Goshen Community Schools
High
Goshen High School
2,004 students · 09–12
64% FRL
Mid
Goshen Junior High School
1,001 students · 07–08
70% FRL
Elem
Model Elementary School
499 students · KG–04
67% FRL
Elem
Waterford Elementary School
430 students · KG–04
65% FRL
Elem
Prairie View Elementary School
386 students · PK–04
65% FRL
Elem
Chandler Elementary School
273 students · PK–04
82% FRL
Elem
Chamberlain Elementary School
261 students · KG–04
82% FRL
Elem
Parkside Elementary School
252 students · KG–04
62% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
925 S Greene Rd, Goshen, IN 46526
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.