Southridge Middle School serves 418 students in grades 6-8.
Southridge Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Southridge Middle School's student population of 418 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southridge Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Southridge Middle School is 0.50, 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
#295 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
13%
Black
n/a
13%
White
60%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southridge Middle School's ranking?
Southridge Middle School is ranked #295 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Southridge Middle School often compared to?
Southridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeast Dubois Intermediate School, Jasper Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Southridge Middle School?
418 students attend Southridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Southridge Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southridge Middle School?
Southridge Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southridge Middle School offer ?
Southridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southridge Middle School part of?
Southridge Middle School is part of Southwest Dubois County School Corporation School District.
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