South Terrace Elementary School
- South Terrace Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- South Terrace Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 31%.
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 10%)
- 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 341 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 341 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Terrace Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,769 schools in Indiana (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Terrace Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #91 out of 1769 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 12% |
| White | 97% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.50 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | M S D North Posey Co Schools School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Poseyville North Posey High School Grades: 9-12 | 498 students
5.2 miles
5900 High School Rd
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812)673-4242 5.2 9-12 498 - Poseyville North Posey Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 207 students
5.2 miles
5800 High School Rd
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812)673-4244 5.2 7-8 207 - Poseyville North Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 443 students
6.8 miles
63 W Fletchall Ave
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812)874-2710 6.8 PK-6 443 - Evansville Cynthia Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 522 students
7.1 miles
7225 Big Cynthiana Rd
Evansville, IN 47720
(812)435-8740 7.1 K-5 522 - Evansville West Terrace Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 664 students
8.6 miles
8000 W Terrace Dr
Evansville, IN 47712
(812)435-8733 8.6 K-5 664
School Reviews
| 5 No better school any where. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Debi Blaylock |
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