Rensselaer Middle School

Rensselaer Central School Corp
1106 Bomber Blvd
Rensselaer, IN 47978
342 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Rensselaer Middle School, located at 1106 Bomber Blvd in Rensselaer, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Rensselaer Central School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the faculty works to prepare students for the transition to high school by emphasizing foundational skills, critical thinking, and responsible citizenship.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays an active role in the local community, reflecting the spirit of the "Bomber" mascot. The institution typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which are designed to encourage student engagement and personal growth. Through its commitment to both educational excellence and the overall well-being of its student body, Rensselaer Middle School strives to create a foundation for lifelong learning for all children in the Rensselaer area.
342
Total Students
25.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    282 (82.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    46 (13.5 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Rensselaer Central School Corp
Phone: (219)866-4661
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 144
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 129
Grade 7 92
Grade 8 121
Gender Ratio