South Spencer Middle School
South Spencer Middle School serves 284 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 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 68% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Placements
South Spencer Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
South Spencer Middle School's student population of 284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 284 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Spencer Middle 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 South Spencer Middle School is 0.17, 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 | #606 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) | 68% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 12% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 91% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Spencer County School Corp School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Spencer Middle School is South Spencer High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Valley Elementary School (8.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rockport-ohio Elementary School (3.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockport South Spencer High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 414 students10
0.1 miles
1142 N Orchard Rd
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-9157 0.1 9-12 414 - Rockport Rockport-ohio Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 297 students10
3.3 miles
200 S 6th St
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2201 3.3 PK-5 297 - Richland Luce Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 235 students10
4.5 miles
1057 N Cr 700 W
Richland, IN 47634
(812) 359-4401 4.5 K-5 235 - Owensboro East View Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 58%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 549 students10
8.2 miles
6104 Ky Hwy 405
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7350 8.2 PK-5 549 - Chrisney Chrisney Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 230 students10
8.6 miles
311 Church St
Chrisney, IN 47611
(812) 362-8200 8.6 PK-6 230
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