Best Schools in Gem, IN
Gem, IN has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 6,108 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Gem exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gem, IN
The top high schools in Gem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Vernon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Vernon Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1431 Students
2. New Palestine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gem, IN
The top middle schools in Gem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Palestine Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 618 Students
2. New Palestine Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 579 Students
3. Mt Vernon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Vernon Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1070 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gem, IN
The top elementary schools in Gem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sugar Creek Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 565 Students
2. Mt Comfort Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Vernon Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 650 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gem, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gem, IN has a total population of 451 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gem, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gem, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gem, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gem, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Gem, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gem, IN
How many schools are in Gem, IN?
Gem, IN has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 6,108 students in total.
How do schools in Gem perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Gem score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Gem exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gem?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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