Scottsburg Elementary School
Scottsburg Elementary School serves 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Scottsburg Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (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 61% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Scottsburg Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 409 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Scottsburg Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Scottsburg Elementary School is 0.15, 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 | #791 out of 1762 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 92% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Scott County School District 2 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Scottsburg Elementary School is Scottsburg Senior High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Scottsburg Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Scottsburg Scottsburg Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 63%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 598 students10
0.6 miles
425 S 3rd St
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8926 0.6 6-8 598 - Scottsburg Scottsburg Senior High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 816 students10
0.6 miles
500 S Gardner
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8927 0.6 9-12 816 - Scottsburg Vienna-finley Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 358 students10
2.6 miles
445 Ivan Rogers Dr
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8925 2.6 K-5 358 - Austin Austin Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 532 students10
3.9 miles
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8743 3.9 K-5 532 - Austin Austin High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 395 students10
3.9 miles
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8730 3.9 9-12 395
School Reviews
| 5 I highly recommend this school - Posted by Student/Alumni - Kaedence |
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