South Dearborn Middle School

Summary:

South Dearborn Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Aurora, Indiana, with a student population of 328 that is predominantly White (around 95%). The school is part of the South Dearborn Community School Corporation, which is ranked 159 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While South Dearborn Middle School has relatively low proficiency rates on the ILEARN assessments compared to the state and nearby schools, such as South Ripley Junior High and East Central Middle School, it has very low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.8% in recent years. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.14% to 50%, compared to some nearby schools like Milan Intermediate School (23.05% in 2022-2023).

South Dearborn Middle School's academic performance, as measured by ILEARN proficiency rates, has declined over the years, with the school ranking 153 out of 470 Indiana middle schools in 2013-2014 but falling to 246 out of 485 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is in contrast to the school's strengths, such as low chronic absenteeism, but highlights the need for the school and district to address the academic performance issues and explore ways to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 5850 Squire Pl
       Aurora, IN  47001


(812) 926-6298

District: South Dearborn Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
246th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,655 Help


Students who attend South Dearborn Middle School usually attend:

High:    South Dearborn High School

Feeder schools for South Dearborn Middle School:

Elementary:    Aurora Elementary School
    Dillsboro Elementary School
    Manchester Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  328

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.8%
Hispanic:
2.1%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Dearborn Middle School ranks worse than 50.7% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.88. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), Hispanic (2.1%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Dearborn Middle School is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare South Dearborn Middle School employs 25.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Dearborn Middle School is $10,655.
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Dearborn Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks South Dearborn Middle School 246th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See South Dearborn Middle School in the ranking list.)

South Dearborn Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Dearborn Community School Corp 157th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Dearborn Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.33 123rd 222 44.6%
2005 62.77 136th 370 63.2%
2006 48.69 238th 375 36.5%
2007 68.07 106th 382 72.3%
2008 72.54 86th 392 78.1%
2009 64.14 151st 423 64.3%
2010 58.92 202nd 428 52.8%
2011 57.36 228th 451 49.4%
2012 45.65 287th 447 35.8%
2013 56.25 227th 444 48.9%
2014 66.97 153rd 470 67.4%
2015 51.09 269th 485 44.5%
2016 49.20 290th 494 41.3%
2017 36.88 337th 472 28.6%
2018 44.34 300th 473 36.6%
2019 31.35 338th 470 28.1%
2021 48.38 248th 483 48.7%
2022 56.98 205th 490 58.2%
2023 58.50 193rd 489 60.5%
2024 48.88 246th 485 49.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for South Dearborn Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 768 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 771
2000 775 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 781
2001 777 0 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 784
2002 750 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 751
2003 750 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 751
2004 798 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 801
2005 774 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 777
2006 774 4 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 783
2007 431 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 434
2008 409 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 8 417
2009 437 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 10 452
2010 447 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 5 457
2011 462 0 2 4 0 0 4 0 472
2012 464 0 2 2 1 0 6 0 475
2013 442 0 2 2 1 0 9 0 456
2014 439 1 1 5 0 0 7 0 453
2015 403 0 0 7 0 0 10 0 420
2016 390 2 1 8 1 0 9 0 411
2017 392 0 1 8 3 0 10 0 414
2018 346 2 0 4 1 0 6 0 359
2019 327 2 3 4 0 0 9 0 345
2020 324 3 4 4 0 0 15 0 350
2021 337 3 0 4 1 1 10 0 356
2022 331 4 1 3 0 0 11 0 350
2023 311 2 1 7 1 0 6 0 328

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 South Dearborn Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 771 45.6 16.9 29.2
2000 781 47.2 16.5 26
2001 784 47.9 16.4 23.1
2002 751 48.9 15.4 27.4
2003 751 48.9 15.4 27.4
2004 801 49.0 16.3 25.6
2005 777 47.7 16.3 26.6
2006 783 46.4 16.9 27.7
2007 434 n/a n/a 28.8
2008 417 28.8 14.5 31.5
2009 452 27.3 16.6 30.3
2010 457 27.2 16.7 37.8
2011 472 26.0 18.1 40.3
2012 475 26.0 18.2 42.7
2013 456 26.0 17.5 45.4
2014 453 27.0 16.7 47.2
2015 420 27.0 15.5 48.8
2016 411 26.0 15.8 51.8
2017 414 25.4 16.2 47.8
2018 359 26.8 13.3 50.1
2019 345 26.6 12.9 47.5
2020 350 25.2 13.8 47.1
2021 356 25.6 13.9 49.4
2022 350 24.0 14.5 41.1
2023 328 25.5 12.8 50

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 South Dearborn Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 771 45.6 16.9 29.2
2000 781 47.2 16.5 26
2001 784 47.9 16.4 23.1
2002 751 48.9 15.4 27.4
2003 751 48.9 15.4 27.4
2004 801 49.0 16.3 25.6
2005 777 47.7 16.3 26.6
2006 783 46.4 16.9 27.7
2007 434 n/a n/a 28.8
2008 417 28.8 14.5 31.5
2009 452 27.3 16.6 30.3
2010 457 27.2 16.7 37.8
2011 472 26.0 18.1 40.3
2012 475 26.0 18.2 42.7
2013 456 26.0 17.5 45.4
2014 453 27.0 16.7 47.2
2015 420 27.0 15.5 48.8
2016 411 26.0 15.8 51.8
2017 414 25.4 16.2 47.8
2018 359 26.8 13.3 50.1
2019 345 26.6 12.9 47.5
2020 350 25.2 13.8 47.1
2021 356 25.6 13.9 49.4
2022 350 24.0 14.5 41.1
2023 328 25.5 12.8 50

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 South Dearborn Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $48 (0.5%) $9,867 (99.5%) $9,915
2020 $90 (0.9%) $9,432 (99.0%) $9,523
2021 $554 (5.5%) $9,520 (94.5%) $10,075
2022 $930 (8.7%) $9,725 (91.3%) $10,655

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Dearborn Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 338th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 193rd of 489 Middle schools
 32.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dearborn Middle School)35.744
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dearborn Community School Corp)35.744
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (South Dearborn Middle School)29.824.1
 5.7%
   7th Grade Math (South Dearborn Community School Corp)29.824.1
 5.7%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dearborn Middle School)43.755.6
 11.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dearborn Community School Corp)43.755.6
 11.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (South Dearborn Middle School)24.721.2
 3.5%
   8th Grade Math (South Dearborn Community School Corp)24.721.2
 3.5%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (South Dearborn Middle School)70.260.4
 9.8%
   End of Course Biology (South Dearborn Community School Corp)29.322.7
 6.6%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students345328
 4.9%
African American22
American Indian01
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic47
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White327311
 4.9%
Two or More Races96
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.5%50%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Dearborn Middle School

Students at South Dearborn Middle School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

South Dearborn Middle School ranks 246th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend South Dearborn Middle School usually go on to attend South Dearborn High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 328 students attended South Dearborn Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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