For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,202 students in Spencer-Owen Community Schools 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 Spencer-Owen Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
6 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
2,202 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
156 Teachers
65,168 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Spencer-Owen Community Schools 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#175 out of 392 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.54
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
6 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
2,081 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
95%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
63 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
79
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
169
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
167
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
158
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
154
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
163
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
170
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
188
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
173
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
169
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
143
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,097 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,248 is higher than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,097
$13,179
Spending / Student
$13,248
$12,810
Best Spencer-Owen Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Owen Valley Community High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
622 W Sr 46
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2266
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 650 students
Rank: #22.
Mccormick's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Flatwoods Rd
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 828-6000
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 828-6000
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Patricksburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hwy 246
Patricksburg, IN 47455
(812) 859-4525
Patricksburg, IN 47455
(812) 859-4525
Grades: K-6
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 Hillside Ave
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2253
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2253
Grades: PK-6
| 591 students
Rank: #55.
Gosport Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9th St
Gosport, IN 47433
(812) 879-4694
Gosport, IN 47433
(812) 879-4694
Grades: K-6
| 128 students
Rank: #66.
Owen Valley Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
626 W St Hwy 46
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2249
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2249
Grades: 7-8
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spencer-Owen Community Schools School District?
Spencer-Owen Community Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,202 students.
What is the rank of Spencer-Owen Community Schools School District?
Spencer-Owen Community Schools School District is ranked #177 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 Spencer-Owen Community Schools School District?
95% of Spencer-Owen Community Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spencer-Owen Community Schools School District?
Spencer-Owen Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Spencer-Owen Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,248 is higher than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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