GRIFFITH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Griffith Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Griffith Public Schools school district, located in Griffith, IN with about 393 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 29 teachers, Griffith Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Griffith Middle School, located at 600 N Raymond St in Griffith, Indiana, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Griffith Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By offering a diverse curriculum that encompasses core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities, the institution aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.
Beyond academics, Griffith Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and personal growth. The school culture encourages students to cultivate character, responsibility, and social awareness through various school-sponsored programs and athletics. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere that promotes both intellectual curiosity and emotional development, ensuring that each student has the resources necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
For more information, contact Griffith Middle School at (219) 924-4280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Griffith, IN 46319-2096
(219) 924-4280
GRIFFITH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Griffith, IN with about 393 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Griffith Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 393
- Teachers:
- 29.99
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 393 students
- White
- 48.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.2%
- Black or African American
- 22.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.