The top reported proficiency rate is 70% in Social studies. The lowest is 27% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Greendale Middle School
Greendale Middle School is a regular public school serving grades six through eight in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, part of the Lawrenceburg Community School Corporation. It sits within a small Ohio River city that blends a historic downtown, industrial employers like a major distillery and a glass plant, and a riverboat casino. The school’s enrollment is moderate for a middle school, and the student body is overwhelmingly white, with small shares of Hispanic, multiracial, Asian, and Black students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mix of economic backgrounds that families will want to consider when thinking about peer environment.
On Indiana’s ILEARN state assessments, Greendale Middle School’s proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science all land below half, with science notably lower than math and ELA. The school’s overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades sits below the midpoint among the three districts in Dearborn County. Parents reviewing these results should note that the state assessment changed several years ago, so trends are not directly comparable over long periods. Social studies data is from an older test and is not current. As a middle school, there is no graduation rate to report, and data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, and course access were not available in the provided records.
The school’s academic profile suggests it serves a student population that, on average, is performing below state benchmarks. Families who place a strong emphasis on test scores will want to look into the school’s specific academic supports, intervention programs, and how it addresses gaps. The district brief turned up no recent major changes or initiatives, which may mean the academic approach has been stable.
Lawrenceburg itself is a small city that has seen slow population growth. Its economy is anchored in manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and the casino. Housing values in the area are moderately above the state median but below the national median, reflecting a somewhat affordable market relative to the broader country, though affordability is a national concern with current mortgage rates. The city has a traditional downtown historic district, a public library, and access to the Ohio River waterfront, with interstate highway links to Cincinnati a short drive away. Schools are integrated into the community fabric rather than isolated on a large campus, which can be a plus for families who want a neighborhood-connected school experience.
Greendale Middle School fits a family looking for a conventional public middle school in a small industrial city with a modest cost of living. The student body is not highly diverse racially, but the economic range is wider than the racial mix suggests. The academic results are below the county median, so parents should expect to be proactive about understanding how the school supports students who are behind and how it challenges those who are ready for more. Without data on advanced coursework, enrichment, or special education staffing, those are natural questions to raise with the school directly. The lack of a graduation rate is typical for a middle school, but the feeder high school’s outcomes would be a logical next topic for any parent planning ahead.
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