Serving 288 students in grades 7-8, South Dearborn 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 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Dearborn Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Aurora, IN, encompassing approximately 152.6 square miles, with an average distance of 7.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a typical drive time of 10-15 minutes. The furthest edge of the zone extends up to 13.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Dearborn Middle School's student population of 288 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Success Driven Grow. Excel. Achieve.
School Rankings
South Dearborn 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 South Dearborn Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#960 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
94%
62%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)1.7%
25.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Dearborn Middle School's ranking?
South Dearborn Middle School is ranked #960 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Dearborn Middle School often compared to?
South Dearborn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greendale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend South Dearborn Middle School?
288 students attend South Dearborn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Dearborn Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Dearborn Middle School?
South Dearborn Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Dearborn Middle School offer ?
South Dearborn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Dearborn Middle School part of?
South Dearborn Middle School is part of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District.
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