The top reported proficiency rate is 43% in Social studies. The lowest is 27% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on George Rogers Clark School
George Rogers Clark School serves grades six through eight as a regular public middle school in Vincennes, part of the Vincennes Community School Corp. It is the only middle school in the district, drawing students from across the city and surrounding areas. The school’s enrollment is modest for a three-grade middle school, and the student body is predominantly white, with several smaller groups. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a figure that families looking at this school will want to consider alongside their own priorities.
Academically, the school’s state test results tell a mixed story. On the ILEARN assessments, roughly a quarter of students met proficiency in math, and about three in ten reached that bar in English language arts. Science performance was notably higher, with a larger share of students scoring proficient. Social studies data is from an earlier assessment and shows a similar level. These numbers are moderate; they are not among the strongest in the state, but within Knox County, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint among the county’s four districts. For parents comparing options within the county, that relative position offers a useful benchmark. Because the school serves only middle grades, there is no high school graduation rate to report, and data on chronic absenteeism was not available.
The school is a standard public school with no charter or magnet designation. It operates within the Vincennes district, which has made two recent structural changes publicly reported by the district. The district created its own police force in partnership with the Vincennes Police Department, a move aimed at school security that families may want to ask about directly. It also partnered with the YMCA to offer early childcare for three- and four-year-olds through the Little Alice Learning Center, an expansion of pre-K access. Those changes reflect the district’s direction, though specific details were not available in the data provided.
Vincennes itself is a small historic city on the Wabash River and the county seat of Knox County. The city blends a compact Old Town district with French-influenced architecture, a university presence from Vincennes University, and auto-oriented commercial corridors along US 41 and US 50. Civic anchors include the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, the Grouseland Mansion, and the Old Cathedral. The local economy spans agriculture, healthcare, industry, technology, and tourism, with the university as a major institution. Housing in the area is moderately priced compared to national benchmarks, and the area’s unemployment rate has been near the national average. No specific information on new housing developments or growth trajectory was found in search results, but the city promotes itself as a distribution hub with access to several major metropolitan areas within a reasonable drive.
Overall, George Rogers Clark School is a middle-of-the-pack performer within its county, with academic results that families will want to evaluate in context. Its student body reflects the demographics of the Vincennes area, and its district has taken visible steps on school safety and early childhood education. For a parent looking at this school, a conversation with the school or district about the proficiency numbers and any support programs for students who are not yet meeting benchmarks would be a reasonable next step.
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