Benjamin Rush Middle School

Rush County Schools
1601 N Sexton St
Rushville, IN 46173
318 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Benjamin Rush Middle School, located in Rushville, Indiana, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the Rush County Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the rigors of secondary education through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Benjamin Rush Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These programs are intended to encourage school spirit, teamwork, and the discovery of personal interests among the student body. As a central part of the Rushville community, the school maintains a commitment to providing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage with their peers, faculty, and the local community to achieve their full potential.
318
Total Students
24.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    286 (89.9 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (5.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (3.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
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: Rush County Schools
Phone: (765)932-2968
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 137
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 7 152
Grade 8 166
Gender Ratio