South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District

6109 Squire Pl
Aurora, IN 47001
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,960 students in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
1,960 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
65,168 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 391 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IN)
#177 out of 392 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
43%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp  School District and public school graduation rate of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.54
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
12 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,852 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
94%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
12
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
138
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
112
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
123
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
114
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
148
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
140
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
179
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
171
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
194
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
162
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
179
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,943 is higher than the state median of $13,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,753 is higher than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart display total revenue of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$29 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart display total spending of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,943
$13,179
This chart display average revenue per public school student in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,753
$12,810
This chart display average spending per public school student in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dillsboro Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13200 North St
Dillsboro, IN 47018
(812) 432-5438
Grades: K-6
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Manchester Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9387 Sr 48
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-1140
Grades: K-6
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Aurora Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6098 Squire Pl
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-2222
Grades: PK-6
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
South Dearborn High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5770 Highlander Dr
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-3772
Grades: 9-12
| 689 students
Rank: #55.
South Dearborn Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5850 Squire Pl
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-6298
Grades: 7-8
| 350 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District?
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,960 students.
What is the rank of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District?
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District is ranked #174 out of 391 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District?
94% of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District?
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,753 is higher than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,960 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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