Greencastle Middle School

As a compact middle-grades school in Greencastle, Indiana, Greencastle Middle School caters to 383 students from grades 6 through 8, run under Greencastle Community School Corp. Compared to the state average of about 594 students per school, that is 36% smaller than typical.

Greencastle Community School Corp runs 5 schools in total, collectively educating 1,818 students. Greencastle Middle School is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Greencastle Middle School logs that the student body is overwhelmingly White (88%). Beyond that, the school shows 4% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 3% Black. Compared to Putnam County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Greencastle Middle School has 32 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.2:1. The state averages around 15.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 48% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Greencastle Middle School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 41.9%; this one delivers 38.5%.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Putnam County put median household income runs about $78,378, about 20% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Greencastle Middle School is one of 19 public schools in Putnam County (combined enrollment of about 7,322 students).

The closest other public school is Greencastle High School, roughly 0.2 miles away. 7 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Greencastle Middle School at 5th of 5; the average score across the group is 48.3%.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

Looking at the recent track record. Greencastle Middle School's enrollment has decreased 8% since 2018, when it stood at 416 (now 383). Class-load math has pulled in: from 14.8:1 in 2018 to 12.2:1 in 2025.

On the community side, members of the Greencastle Middle School community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.