South Spencer Middle School
South Spencer Middle School serves 255 students in grades 6-8.
South Spencer Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
South Spencer Middle School's student population of 255 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Spencer Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,757 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of South Spencer Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#551 out of 1757 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
1%
13%
White
93%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
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