Top Rankings
South Madison Com Sch Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,670 students in South Madison Com Sch Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in South Madison Com Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
4,670 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Madison Com Sch Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.8%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
85%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,204 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,522 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,204
$13,125
Spending / Student
$9,522
$12,758
Best South Madison Com Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
327 S East St
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2117
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2117
Gr: PK-6 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
893 E Us 36
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 779-4445
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 779-4445
Gr: K-6 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Maple Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8537 S Cr 650 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-3818
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-3818
Gr: PK-6 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Pendleton Heights High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Arabian Dr
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2161
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,502 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Pendleton Heights Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7450 S 300 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2139
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2139
Gr: 7-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 4,670 students.
What is the rank of South Madison Com Sch Corp School District?
South Madison Com Sch Corp School District is ranked #86 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (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?
85% of South Madison Com Sch Corp School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is South Madison Com Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,522 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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