Serving 865 students in grades 6-8, Shelbyville Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 865 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shelbyville Middle School's student population of 865 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
865 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shelbyville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelbyville Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#937 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
75%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelbyville Middle School's ranking?
Shelbyville Middle School is ranked #937 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Shelbyville Middle School often compared to?
Shelbyville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwestern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Shelbyville Middle School?
865 students attend Shelbyville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Shelbyville Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelbyville Middle School?
Shelbyville Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shelbyville Middle School offer ?
Shelbyville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shelbyville Middle School part of?
Shelbyville Middle School is part of Shelbyville Central Schools School District.
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