South Central Elementary School
South Central Elementary School serves 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
South Central Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (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 70% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Placements
South Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
South Central Elementary School's student population of 482 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 482 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Central 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 South Central Elementary School is 0.20, 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 | #424 out of 1762 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 89% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Central Com School Corp School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to South Central Elementary School is South Central Junior Senior High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wanatah School (4.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Union Mills South Central Junior Senior High School Math: 44% | Reading: 67%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 450 students10
0.0 miles
9808 S 600 W
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266 0 7-12 450 - Wanatah Wanatah School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 255 students10
4.9 miles
309 School Dr
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815 4.9 PK-8 255 - Kingsford Heights Kingsford Heights Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 216 students10
6.2 miles
460 Evanston Rd
Kingsford Heights, IN 46346
(219) 393-3116 6.2 PK-5 216 - Westville Westville Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 65%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 477 students10
6.7 miles
207 E Valparaiso St
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2532 6.7 PK-6 477 - Westville Westville High School Math: 39% | Reading: 50%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 444 students10
6.7 miles
207 E Valparaiso St
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2531 6.7 7-12 444
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