CUSTER BAKER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Custer Baker Intermediate School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Franklin Community School Corp school district, located in Franklin, IN with about 738 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Custer Baker Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Custer Baker Intermediate School (CBIS), located in Franklin, Indiana, serves as the bridge between elementary and middle school for students in grades 5 and 6. As part of the Franklin Community School Corporation, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the transition toward greater student independence. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge young learners while providing the foundational skills necessary for success as they prepare for the more complex academic demands of the junior high level.

Beyond its academic focus, Custer Baker Intermediate School is known for its commitment to building a positive school culture through various extracurricular opportunities, clubs, and character-building initiatives. The staff emphasizes collaboration and community engagement, striving to keep families involved in the educational process. By balancing structured classroom instruction with opportunities for exploration, CBIS works to ensure that its students not only meet educational benchmarks but also develop the confidence and interpersonal skills required to thrive in their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Custer Baker Intermediate School at (317) 346-8600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.