JOHN L MCCULLOCH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
John L McCulloch Junior High Sch is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Marion Community Schools school district, located in Marion, IN with about 477 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 28 teachers, John L McCulloch Junior High Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
John L. McCulloch Junior High School, located at 3528 S. Washington St. in Marion, Indiana, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Marion Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students during the critical middle school years. By providing a structured environment, the school focuses on preparing young learners for the rigors of high school through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and foundational skills.
Beyond academics, McCulloch Junior High is committed to fostering a well-rounded student experience through extracurricular engagement and a focus on community values. The school serves as a central part of the Marion area, aiming to encourage school spirit and personal growth among its student body. With its location in the heart of the community, it strives to bridge the gap between elementary education and secondary schooling, ensuring that students are equipped with the tools necessary for future success both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact John L McCulloch Junior High Sch at (765) 674-6917 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Marion, IN 46953-4299
(765) 674-6917
JOHN L MCCULLOCH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Marion, IN with about 477 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Marion Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 477
- Teachers:
- 28
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- 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 477 students
- White
- 47.4%
- Black or African American
- 24.5%
- Two or more races
- 13.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.4%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.