For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 813 students in Marion, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marion, IN are Eastbrook Middle School and John L Mcculloch Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marion, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastbrook Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 S 900 E
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 668-7136
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 668-7136
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
John L Mcculloch Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3528 S Washington St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917
Gr: 7-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Grant Regional Career Center
Vocational School
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marion, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marion, IN include Eastbrook Middle School and John L Mcculloch Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion?
3 public middle schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Marion are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Marion include: John L Mcculloch Junior High School vs. Eastbrook Middle School, Eastbrook Middle School vs. John L Mcculloch Junior High School
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