The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in Social studies. The lowest is 26% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on East Noble Middle School
East Noble Middle School is a regular public school serving grades six through eight in Kendallville, Indiana, part of the East Noble School Corporation. It is a modestly sized middle school for its grade band, drawing students from across the district. The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller share of Hispanic students and very small numbers of Black, Asian, American Indian, and multiracial students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school does not report data on students with individualized education programs or English learners, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those programs and supports.
State testing results from the ILEARN assessments, taken in the most recent school year, show that the share of students scoring at proficient or above in math was modest, and the share in English language arts was lower still. Science proficiency was tested in a grade within the band and came in at a similar modest level. The school also has results from an older social studies assessment that uses a different test and cut scores, so it is not directly comparable. Measured against other districts within Noble County, East Noble Middle School’s overall proficiency across tested subjects lands above the midpoint. That means its academic performance is stronger than at least one of the two other county districts, though the range across the county is narrow. For a family comparing options within the county, this school sits in the upper half.
Because the school serves only middle grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and no chronic absenteeism data was available in the records used here. Data on discipline, staffing, course access, and attendance was also absent, so a parent should expect to gather those details directly from the school or district.
Kendallville is a small city in Noble County, about a half-hour drive north of Fort Wayne. Its historic downtown, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, contains specialty shops, restaurants, and a movie theater. The city has seen modest population growth, and publicly reported accounts describe a focus on downtown revitalization, with new businesses opening in recent years. Major employers include a hospital and manufacturing firms. Housing costs in the area are below national benchmarks, and the local market has seen some appreciation. The school campus sits outside the downtown core, on Drake Road, separate from the downtown commercial district. Parkview Noble Hospital and the Kendallville Public Library are among the community’s civic anchors, and the city hosts annual festivals including an Apple Festival and a Bluegrass Festival. No fixed-route public transit was identified in available sources.
The school is a regular public middle school, not a charter or magnet. No information about its Title I status or specific program offerings was reported in the data provided, so a parent looking for specialized pathways or enrichment options should inquire with the school office. The district showed no recent publicly reported changes relevant to parents.
East Noble Middle School fits families living within the East Noble district who are looking for a middle school that sits above the midpoint in academic performance among Noble County’s districts, in a community that offers a walkable downtown and a modest pace of growth. The school’s test results in math and especially ELA are areas a parent may want to discuss with the school to understand how the school supports students who are not yet at the proficient level. The absence of data on special education and English learner enrollment, discipline, staffing ratios, and attendance means that anyone weighing this school for a specific need should plan to ask for that information directly.
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