The top reported proficiency rate is 49% in Math. The lowest is 33% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Tzouanakis Intermediate School
Tzouanakis Intermediate School serves grades three through five in Greencastle, a small college town and the Putnam County seat. Greencastle is home to DePauw University, a private liberal arts college whose campus is integrated into the town center. The city sits near Interstate 70 roughly halfway between Indianapolis and Terre Haute. Its character blends residential neighborhoods, a university presence, and a downtown commercial core anchored by a courthouse square. The population has seen modest growth after a prior decade of decline. Housing values are moderate, with a mix of owner-occupied homes and rentals serving a significant student population. The owner-occupancy rate is below the national average, reflecting the university’s influence on the local housing market.
Tzouanakis is one of five schools in the Greencastle Community School Corporation, which also includes two primary schools (kindergarten through second grade), a middle school, and a high school. The intermediate school is a regular public school with an enrollment that for its grade band is a mid-sized setting. Student demographics are predominantly white, with small shares of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. About half of students come from low-income households, as indicated by free and reduced-price lunch eligibility. Data on special education identification and English learner status was not available in the materials reviewed.
Academically, the school participates in Indiana’s ILEARN state assessment. Math is the strongest subject, with roughly half of students meeting proficiency standards. English language arts proficiency is lower, falling below the one-third mark. Science and social studies, tested only at certain grade levels, show proficiency rates in the mid-to-high thirties. When compared to other districts across Putnam County, the school’s overall proficiency index sits below the midpoint of the county’s school districts. Participation rates on the assessments were very high, meaning the results represent nearly all enrolled students. There is no multi-year trend data available in the current information, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about how performance has changed over time.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Information on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, and course access was also absent from the provided data. The district brief noted that no major recent changes were identified in publicly available sources, so the school and district appear stable without significant upheaval or new initiatives to report.
Greencastle’s community context includes a range of civic amenities: multiple parks, a network of trails called People Pathways, a public library, a YMCA, and community theater. DePauw University is a major employer alongside county government and Ivy Tech Community College, which opened a local campus. The city’s economic base includes healthcare, retail, and hospitality. For families considering this school, the local housing market offers a mix of historic homes and newer construction, with prices that are moderate relative to national benchmarks.
Tzouanakis Intermediate School is a good fit for families looking for a medium-sized elementary setting within a single feeder pattern that continues through a single middle and high school. The academic profile shows a clear split: math is a relative strength, while literacy and other subjects are areas where a family may want to understand what supports are in place. The school’s location in a college town means access to university resources and a stable community with a modest growth trajectory. A parent may want to inquire further about specific interventions for students who are not yet proficient in reading, as well as any enrichment or acceleration opportunities, particularly since broader program data was not available in this profile.
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