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South Central Com School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 945 students in South Central Com School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in South Central Com School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% 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
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,912 Schools
# Students
945 Students
1,034,863 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
65,151 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
South Central Com School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 400 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.54
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,733 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
28,855 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
139,896 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
3 Students
133,682 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
840 Students
672,607 Students
% White Students
89%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
947 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
54,817 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
74
76,366
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
74,271
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
75,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
68
74,057
# Students in 4th Grade:
55
75,153
# Students in 5th Grade:
76
75,278
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
77,077
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
79,466
# Students in 8th Grade:
90
81,834
# Students in 9th Grade:
80
83,846
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
81,343
# Students in 11th Grade:
68
79,251
# Students in 12th Grade:
83
79,167
# Ungraded Students:
1
1,591
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,665 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,156. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,821 is less than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,665
$13,156
Spending / Student
$10,821
$12,788
Best South Central Com School Corp School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9808 S 600 W
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2269
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2269
Grades: K-6
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
South Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9808 S 600 W
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Grades: 7-12
| 473 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Central Com School Corp School District?
South Central Com School Corp School District manages 2 public schools serving 945 students.
What is the rank of South Central Com School Corp School District?
South Central Com School Corp School District is ranked #132 out of 400 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Central Com School Corp School District?
89% of South Central Com School Corp School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Central Com School Corp School District?
South Central Com School 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 Central Com School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,821 is less than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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