Silver Creek Middle School

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Silver Creek Middle School ranks 143 rd of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Silver Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Sellersburg, Indiana, serving around 760 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Silver Creek School Corporation, which is ranked 142 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Silver Creek Middle School stands out for its consistent academic performance, ranking in the top third of Indiana middle schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math generally exceed the state averages, particularly in 8th grade. However, the school's student population is significantly less diverse than the surrounding areas, with a higher percentage of white students (78.55%) compared to nearby schools. While Silver Creek Middle School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (14.5%) than many of its neighbors, this rate has increased in recent years, which may be an area of concern. When compared to other local middle schools, such as Highland Hills Middle School, Silver Creek Middle School generally outperforms them in terms of statewide ranking, test scores, and student-teacher ratio.

Despite its overall strong performance, Silver Creek Middle School's lack of racial diversity and the recent increase in chronic absenteeism are areas that may warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure continued success and equitable outcomes for all students. The school's free and reduced-price lunch rate has also fluctuated over the years, ranging from 20.83% to 33.29%, indicating varying levels of economic challenges faced by the student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

495 N Indiana Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172

(812) 246-4421

District: Silver Creek School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
143^rd of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,746

Students who attend Silver Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:

Silver Creek High School

Feeder schools for Silver Creek Middle School:

Elementary:	Silver Creek Elementary School
	Silver Creek Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 754

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.8%

Hispanic:

9.9%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Silver Creek Middle School ranks better than 70.5% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.6. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.8%), Hispanic (9.9%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Silver Creek Middle School is 18.1. (See more...)

Compare Silver Creek Middle School employs 41.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silver Creek Middle School is $9,746.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Silver Creek Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Silver Creek Middle School 143^rd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Silver Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

Silver Creek School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Silver Creek School Corporation 117^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Silver Creek Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2021	64.14	167^th	483	65.4%
2022	76.58	96^th	490	80.4%
2023	66.49	149^th	489	69.5%
2024	68.60	143^rd	485	70.5%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Silver Creek Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	572	17	5	63	0	0	30	687
2021	547	15	10	69	0	0	33	674
2022	545	10	12	85	0	0	44	696
2023	597	12	9	88	1	0	53	760
2024	609	9	10	75	2	2	47	754

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Silver Creek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	687	38.4	17.8	33.6
2021	674	43.4	15.5	31.3
2022	696	40.0	17.4	20.8
2023	760	43.5	17.4	33.3
2024	754	41.5	18.1	36.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Silver Creek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	687	38.4	17.8	33.6
2021	674	43.4	15.5	31.3
2022	696	40.0	17.4	20.8
2023	760	43.5	17.4	33.3
2024	754	41.5	18.1	36.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Silver Creek Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$414 (5.1%)	$7,696 (94.9%)	$8,109
2022	$935 (9.6%)	$8,811 (90.4%)	$9,746

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Schools Near Silver Creek Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Silver Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	495 N Indiana Ave	Sellersburg	47172	Clark County	Silver Creek School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(812) 246-4421	754	42	18.1	36.6%	609 (80.8%)	9 (1.2%)	75 (9.9%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.2%)	68.6	143^rd of 485 public middle schools	70.5%		66.5	149^th of 489 public middle schools	69.5%	6		36.8	37.8	54.8	43.1		47.4	32.9	46.8	41.9		$9,746	$935	$8,811
Charlestown Middle School	Public	6-8	8804 High Jackson Rd	Charlestown	47111	Clark County	Greater Clark County Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 256-6363	616	36	17.3	45.3%	472 (76.6%)	13 (2.1%)	62 (10.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	64 (10.4%)	63.6	169^th of 485 public middle schools	65.2%		63.2	164^th of 489 public middle schools	66.5%	5		48.1	50.9	45.4	48.2		34.6	32.4	24.2	30.3		$9,773	$1,077	$8,696
River Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	2220 Veterans Pky	Jeffersonville	47130	Clark County	Greater Clark County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 288-4848	839	54	15.5	65.1%	330 (39.3%)	150 (17.9%)	236 (28.1%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.6%)	108 (12.9%)	39.7	297^th of 485 public middle schools	38.8%		49.5	247^th of 489 public middle schools	49.5%	50		37.8	31.5	33.3	34.1		31.1	16.6	19.5	22.1		$10,079	$1,123	$8,957
Clarksville Middle School	Public	5-8	101 Ettel Ln	Clarksville	47129	Clark County	Clarksville Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 282-8235	410	21	19.3	55.1%	226 (55.1%)	44 (10.7%)	88 (21.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (12.0%)	41.1	292^nd of 485 public middle schools	39.8%		41.9	282^nd of 489 public middle schools	42.3%	10	33.7	28.7	45.1	36.2	35.8	22.8	10.5	27.5	21.4	20.2	32.6	$9,367	$579	$8,788
Hazelwood Middle School	Public	5-8	1021 Hazelwood Ave	New Albany	47150	Floyd County	New Albany-Floyd County Con School	No	No	No	No	(812) 949-4280	810	65	12.4	57.7%	493 (60.9%)	151 (18.6%)	47 (5.8%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	112 (13.8%)	32.4	334^th of 485 public middle schools	31.1%		32.4	338^th of 489 public middle schools	30.9%	4	24.9	23.1	30.9	21.2	25.0	25.5	26.9	30.9	14.2	24.1	17.8	$9,695	$553	$9,141
Parkview Middle School	Public	6-8	1600 Brigman Ave	Jeffersonville	47130	Clark County	Greater Clark County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 288-4844	672	48	13.9	67.4%	332 (49.4%)	141 (21.0%)	73 (10.9%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	117 (17.4%)	41.8	289^th of 485 public middle schools	40.4%		37.5	314^th of 489 public middle schools	35.8%	25		25.5	29.0	36.5	30.7		30.1	22.7	29.6	27.5		$9,353	$1,047	$8,306
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School	Public	5-8	910 Old Vincennes Rd	New Albany	47150	Floyd County	New Albany-Floyd County Con School	No	No	No	No	(812) 949-4283	898	60	14.9	52.3%	525 (58.5%)	144 (16.0%)	114 (12.7%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	106 (11.8%)	47.2	261^st of 485 public middle schools	46.2%		41.4	285^th of 489 public middle schools	41.7%	24	32.0	33.8	43.0	30.8	34.8	27.7	30.3	31.7	20.9	27.5	27.7	$10,140	$493	$9,647
Highland Hills Middle School	Public	5-8	3492 Edwardsville Galena Rd	Georgetown	47122	Floyd County	New Albany-Floyd County Con School	No	No	No	No	(812) 542-8501	1,663	88	18.9	20.1%	1,517 (91.2%)	16 (1.0%)	50 (3.0%)	17 (1.0%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	58 (3.5%)	89.7	40^th of 485 public middle schools	91.8%		88.9	44^th of 489 public middle schools	91.0%	4	59.2	55.7	58.1	54.7	56.9	63.0	59.3	57.2	51.1	57.5	56.9	$8,629	$374	$8,254
East Washington Middle School	Public	5-8	1100 N Eastern School RD E-5	Pekin	47165	Washington County	East Washington School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 967-5000	434	25	17.7	38.7%	410 (94.5%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	62.3	174^th of 485 public middle schools	64.1%		51.7	233^rd of 489 public middle schools	52.4%	59	28.1	33.7	36.1	44.1	35.9	27.1	45.7	32.8	42.3	36.8	22.9	$10,343	$939	$9,404
Scottsburg Middle School	Public	6-8	425 S 3rd St	Scottsburg	47170	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	No	No	No	(812) 752-8926	576	37	15.5	59.0%	531 (92.2%)	4 (0.7%)	26 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	65.5	164^th of 485 public middle schools	66.2%		59.9	184^th of 489 public middle schools	62.4%	20		36.0	44.7	50.0	43.2		43.4	33.2	35.0	37.3		$11,385	$1,195	$10,190

Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Creek Middle School

How many students attend Silver Creek Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 754 students attended Silver Creek Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Silver Creek Middle School attend?

Students who attend Silver Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Silver Creek High School

What is the racial makeup of Silver Creek Middle School?

Students at Silver Creek Middle School are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is Silver Creek Middle School in?

Silver Creek School Corporation

Is Silver Creek Middle School a good school?

Silver Creek Middle School ranks 143^rd of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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