South Madison Com Sch Corp School District

203 S Heritage Way
Pendleton, IN 46064
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

South Madison Com Sch Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,481 students in South Madison Com Sch Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in South Madison Com Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4,481 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
237 Teachers
65,168 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

South Madison Com Sch Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IN)
#76 out of 392 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of South Madison Com Sch Corp  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Madison Com 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.
52%
43%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Madison Com 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.
93%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of South Madison Com Sch Corp  School District and public school graduation rate of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.54
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
200 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
97 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
3,966 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
89%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
171 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
65
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
346
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
313
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
332
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
315
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
343
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
338
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
359
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
336
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
325
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
371
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
360
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
329
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
349
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,634 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,179. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,923 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart display total revenue of South Madison Com 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
$45 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart display total spending of South Madison Com 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
$10,634
$13,179
This chart display average revenue per public school student in South Madison Com 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
$9,923
$12,810
This chart display average spending per public school student in South Madison Com 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 Madison Com Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
893 E Us 36
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 779-4445
Grades: K-6
| 737 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pendleton Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
327 S East St
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2117
Grades: PK-6
| 879 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pendleton Heights High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
One Arabian Dr
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,409 students
Rank: #44.
Pendleton Heights Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7450 S 300 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2139
Grades: 7-8
| 661 students
Rank: #55.
Maple Ridge Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8537 S Cr 650 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-3818
Grades: K-6
| 795 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Madison Com Sch Corp School District?
South Madison Com Sch Corp School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,481 students.
What is the rank of South Madison Com Sch Corp School District?
South Madison Com Sch Corp School District is ranked #74 out of 391 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Madison Com Sch Corp School District?
89% of South Madison Com Sch Corp School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Madison Com Sch Corp School District?
South Madison Com Sch Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is South Madison Com Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,923 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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