South Terrace Elementary School
South Terrace Elementary School serves 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
South Terrace Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (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 80-84% (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 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Placements
South Terrace Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
South Terrace Elementary School's student population of 371 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 371 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Terrace Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Terrace Elementary School is 0.06, 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 | #87 out of 1762 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 97% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | M S D North Posey County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Terrace Elementary School is North Posey High School (5.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is North Posey Junior High School (5.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is North Elementary School (6.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Poseyville North Posey High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 449 students10
5.2 miles
5900 High School Rd
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812) 673-4242 5.2 9-12 449 - Poseyville North Posey Junior High School Math: 60% | Reading: 73%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 220 students10
5.2 miles
5800 High School Rd
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812) 673-4244 5.2 7-8 220 - Poseyville North Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 73%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 427 students10
6.8 miles
63 W Fletchall Ave
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812) 874-2710 6.8 PK-6 427 - Evansville Cynthia Heights Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 71%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 515 students10
7.1 miles
7225 Big Cynthiana Rd
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 435-8740 7.1 K-5 515 - Evansville West Terrace Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 76%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 695 students10
8.6 miles
8000 W Terrace Dr
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8733 8.6 K-5 695
School Reviews
| 5 No better school any where. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Debi Blaylock |
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