Scipio Elementary School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(812) 392-2055
Scipio Elementary School serves 308 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Scipio Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Scipio Elementary School's student population of 308 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 308 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Scipio Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Scipio Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #515 out of 1762 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 94% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 18% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jennings County School Corporation School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Scipio Elementary School is Jennings County High School (6.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Jennings County Middle School (6.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sand Creek Elementary School (4.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- North Vernon Sand Creek Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 61%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 387 students10
4.2 miles
1450 W Cr 500 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343 4.2 PK-6 387 - North Vernon Jennings County High School Math: 29% | Reading: 63%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,225 student10
6.5 miles
800 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5588 6.5 9-12 1,225 - North Vernon Jennings County Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 57%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 694 students10
6.5 miles
820 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4940 6.5 7-8 694 - North Vernon North Vernon Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 66%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 674 students10
6.5 miles
810 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903 6.5 K-6 674 - Hayden Hayden Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 294 students10
6.6 miles
55 S Cr 685 W
Hayden, IN 47245
(812) 346-2813 6.6 K-6 294
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