Serving 371 students in grades 6-8, Sarah Scott Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sarah Scott Middle School serves the west part of Terre Haute, IN, covering an area of approximately 10.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2 miles to the school's edge, and the furthest point being about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sarah Scott Middle School's student population of 371 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1919
School Calendar
School Motto
“Where Hope is Inspired, Talent is Trained and Potential is Developed”
School Rankings
Sarah Scott Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sarah Scott Middle School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1562 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.2%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarah Scott Middle School's ranking?
Sarah Scott Middle School is ranked #1562 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Sarah Scott Middle School often compared to?
Sarah Scott Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Honey Creek Middle School, Farrington Grove Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Sarah Scott Middle School?
371 students attend Sarah Scott Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sarah Scott Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sarah Scott Middle School?
Sarah Scott Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sarah Scott Middle School offer ?
Sarah Scott Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sarah Scott Middle School part of?
Sarah Scott Middle School is part of Vigo County School Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Sarah Scott Middle School located?
Sarah Scott Middle School is located in the Lockport neighborhood of Terre Haute, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Lockport.
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