Selma Middle School

Summary:

Selma Middle School is a public middle school in Selma, Indiana, serving 263 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Liberty-Perry Community School Corporation, which is ranked 35th out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Selma Middle School consistently performs above the state and district averages in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math assessments, with proficiency rates of 53.73% in ELA and 57.84% in Math in 2023-2024, compared to the district's 55.39% in ELA and 62.16% in Math. The school has a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity of some nearby schools like Highland Middle School and Northside Middle School. Selma Middle School has also seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 100% in 2021-2022 to 18.5% in 2022-2023, though this is still higher than the state's average.

Selma Middle School's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby schools analyzed, with the school consistently ranking in the top 100 middle schools in Indiana, reaching as high as 45th out of 489 schools in 2022-2023. However, some schools, such as Yorktown Middle School and Shenandoah Middle School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked higher statewide. Selma Middle School's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.93% to 53.61% in recent years, suggests that the school serves a population with lower socioeconomic status, which can impact academic outcomes. The school's increased spending per student, from $7,512 in 2018-2019 to $9,862 in 2021-2022, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.2 to 15.6 in recent years, may have contributed to its academic success.

Detail:

Public 6-8

10501 E Cr 167 S
Selma, IN 47383

(765) 288-7242

District: Liberty-Perry Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
48^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,862

Students who attend Selma Middle School usually attend:

High:

Wapahani High School

Feeder schools for Selma Middle School:

Elementary:

Selma Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 272

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Selma Middle School ranks better than 90.1% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.17. (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 (91.9%), two or more races (5.5%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Selma Middle School is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Selma Middle School employs 17.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Selma Middle School is $9,862.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Selma Middle School 48^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Selma Middle School in the ranking list.)

Liberty-Perry Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty-Perry Community School Corp 31^st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Selma Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	65.27	65^th	222	70.7%
2005	56.44	176^th	370	52.4%
2006	70.57	93^rd	375	75.2%
2007	53.09	212^th	382	44.5%
2008	66.90	113^th	392	71.2%
2009	74.30	93^rd	423	78.0%
2010	79.96	52^nd	428	87.9%
2011	67.84	136^th	451	69.8%
2012	71.62	105^th	447	76.5%
2013	62.55	176^th	444	60.4%
2014	73.12	101^st	470	78.5%
2015	71.00	124^th	485	74.4%
2016	66.95	146^th	494	70.4%
2017	54.73	234^th	472	50.4%
2018	72.96	116^th	473	75.5%
2019	74.13	100^th	470	78.7%
2021	76.11	98^th	483	79.7%
2022	81.99	72^nd	490	85.3%
2023	88.09	45^th	489	90.8%
2024	87.17	48^th	485	90.1%

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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 Selma Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	262	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
1989	258	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	261
1990	257	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
1991	247	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
1992	238	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
1993	239	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
1994	267	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
1995	281	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
1996	281	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
1997	281	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
1998	267	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
1999	270	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
2000	263	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
2001	273	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
2002	304	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
2003	304	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
2004	307	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
2005	278	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
2006	270	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
2007	271	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	275
2008	275	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	6	282
2009	253	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	4	262
2010	270	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	274
2011	270	0	1	2	0	1	3	0	277
2012	280	0	0	0	0	1	3	0	284
2013	270	1	2	1	2	0	2	0	278
2014	264	2	3	1	2	0	6	0	278
2015	249	2	3	4	0	0	8	0	266
2016	253	2	2	4	0	0	8	0	269
2017	285	2	2	5	1	0	6	0	301
2018	269	6	1	4	1	0	9	0	290
2019	261	4	0	2	1	0	12	0	280
2020	250	4	0	0	0	0	11	0	265
2021	254	2	0	1	0	0	9	0	266
2022	245	2	0	4	2	0	17	0	270
2023	244	1	0	4	2	0	12	0	263
2024	250	1	0	3	2	1	15	0	272

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 Selma Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	263	16.8	15.6	11
1989	261	18.2	14.3	8.4
1990	259	18.0	14.3	7.3
1991	248	18.8	13.1	8.5
1992	238	15.1	15.7	9.7
1993	240	14.5	16.6	14.2
1994	269	16.8	16.0	14.5
1995	284	15.4	18.4	16.2
1996	284	15.4	18.4	16.2
1997	282	15.4	18.3	15.2
1998	268	15.8	17.0	13.1
1999	272	15.6	17.4	22.4
2000	265	17.0	15.6	19.2
2001	274	15.7	17.5	19
2002	304	16.9	18.0	20.4
2003	304	16.9	18.0	20.4
2004	307	18.0	17.1	20.5
2005	279	16.6	16.8	28
2006	271	17.9	15.1	30.3
2007	275	n/a	n/a	29.3
2008	282	18.5	15.2	31.2
2009	262	17.8	14.7	33.7
2010	274	17.6	15.5	40.4
2011	277	15.5	17.8	43.7
2012	284	19.0	14.9	43.3
2013	278	20.0	13.9	45.3
2014	278	18.0	15.4	47.1
2015	266	17.0	15.6	50.8
2016	269	17.0	15.8	56.9
2017	301	18.0	16.7	51.5
2018	290	18.0	16.1	53.4
2019	280	19.0	14.7	51.1
2020	265	18.7	14.1	46
2021	266	17.0	15.6	48.5
2022	270	18.0	15.0	45.9
2023	263	18.5	14.2	53.6
2024	272	17.5	15.5	n/a

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 Selma Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	263	16.8	15.6	11
1989	261	18.2	14.3	8.4
1990	259	18.0	14.3	7.3
1991	248	18.8	13.1	8.5
1992	238	15.1	15.7	9.7
1993	240	14.5	16.6	14.2
1994	269	16.8	16.0	14.5
1995	284	15.4	18.4	16.2
1996	284	15.4	18.4	16.2
1997	282	15.4	18.3	15.2
1998	268	15.8	17.0	13.1
1999	272	15.6	17.4	22.4
2000	265	17.0	15.6	19.2
2001	274	15.7	17.5	19
2002	304	16.9	18.0	20.4
2003	304	16.9	18.0	20.4
2004	307	18.0	17.1	20.5
2005	279	16.6	16.8	28
2006	271	17.9	15.1	30.3
2007	275	n/a	n/a	29.3
2008	282	18.5	15.2	31.2
2009	262	17.8	14.7	33.7
2010	274	17.6	15.5	40.4
2011	277	15.5	17.8	43.7
2012	284	19.0	14.9	43.3
2013	278	20.0	13.9	45.3
2014	278	18.0	15.4	47.1
2015	266	17.0	15.6	50.8
2016	269	17.0	15.8	56.9
2017	301	18.0	16.7	51.5
2018	290	18.0	16.1	53.4
2019	280	19.0	14.7	51.1
2020	265	18.7	14.1	46
2021	266	17.0	15.6	48.5
2022	270	18.0	15.0	45.9
2023	263	18.5	14.2	53.6
2024	272	17.5	15.5	n/a

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 Selma Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$172 (2.3%)	$7,340 (97.7%)	$7,512
2020	$256 (3.1%)	$7,892 (96.9%)	$8,148
2021	$392 (4.8%)	$7,768 (95.2%)	$8,160
2022	$703 (7.1%)	$9,159 (92.9%)	$9,862

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Selma 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 100^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 45^th of 489 Middle schools	12.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Selma Middle School)	54.5	67.1	12.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty-Perry Community School Corp)	54.5	67.1	12.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Selma Middle School)	58	62.4	4.3%
6th Grade Math (Liberty-Perry Community School Corp)	58	62.4	4.3%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Selma Middle School)	61.4	56.5	4.9%
6th Grade Science (Liberty-Perry Community School Corp)	61.4	56.5	4.9%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Selma Middle School)	53.9	53.2	0.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty-Perry Community School Corp)	53.9	53.2	0.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Selma Middle School)	64.5	48.9	15.6%
7th Grade Math (Liberty-Perry Community School Corp)	64.5	48.9	15.6%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Selma Middle School)	45.9	50.7	4.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty-Perry Community School Corp)	45.9	50.7	4.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Selma Middle School)	52	45.2	6.8%
8th Grade Math (Liberty-Perry Community School Corp)	52	45.2	6.8%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	280	263	6.1%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	261	244	6.5%
Two or More Races	12	12
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.1%	53.6%	2.5%

Schools Near Selma Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Biology (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 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Selma Middle School	Public	6-8	10501 E Cr 167 S	Selma	47383	Delaware County	Liberty-Perry Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 288-7242	272	18	15.5		250 (91.9%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.5%)	87.2	48^th of 485 public middle schools	90.1%		88.1	45^th of 489 public middle schools	90.8%	3	56.7	60.9	44.0	53.7	62.2	64.4	47.3	57.8		$9,862	$703	$9,159
Southside Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 East 26th St	Muncie	47302	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 747-5320	459	47	9.7	68.4%	266 (58.0%)	99 (21.6%)	24 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	67 (14.6%)	7.9	465^th of 485 public middle schools	4.1%		6.9	474^th of 489 public middle schools	3.1%	9	4.8	12.1	11.9	9.6	1.6	7.7	4.0	4.5	41.9	$13,419	$2,045	$11,374
Northside Middle School	Public	6-8	2400 W Bethel Ave	Muncie	47304	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 747-5290	605	52	11.7	53.1%	312 (51.6%)	144 (23.8%)	37 (6.1%)	23 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (14.7%)	30.9	341^st of 485 public middle schools	29.7%		28.8	348^th of 489 public middle schools	28.8%	7	23.9	33.7	21.4	26.1	30.7	22.5	9.6	21.3	61.1	$11,161	$1,559	$9,602
Delta Middle School	Public	6-8	9800 N Cr 200 E	Muncie	47303	Delaware County	Delaware Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 747-0869	621	37	16.7	50.7%	560 (90.2%)	7 (1.1%)	18 (2.9%)	5 (0.8%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.0%)	67.8	149^th of 485 public middle schools	69.3%		62.4	169^th of 489 public middle schools	65.4%	20	48.8	40.3	40.0	43.0	45.8	37.2	37.2	40.0		$8,854	$943	$7,910
Yorktown Middle School	Public	6-8	8820 W Smith St	Yorktown	47396	Delaware County	Yorktown Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 759-2660	699	42	16.5	35.9%	590 (84.4%)	20 (2.9%)	13 (1.9%)	31 (4.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (6.0%)	77.8	92^nd of 485 public middle schools	81.0%		71	128^th of 489 public middle schools	73.8%	36	50.0	45.6	52.4	49.5	50.4	47.2	35.8	44.2	100.0	$9,362	$777	$8,585
Lee L Driver Middle School	Public	6-8	700 North Union Street	Winchester	47394	Randolph County	Randolph Central School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 584-4671	304	24	12.4	62.5%	272 (89.5%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	38.9	303^rd of 485 public middle schools	37.5%		36.8	317^th of 489 public middle schools	35.2%	14	27.1	25.0	24.4	25.6	40.7	30.2	17.4	30.3		$10,443	$848	$9,595
Shenandoah Middle School	Public	6-8	5156 N Raider Rd	Middletown	47356	Henry County	Shenandoah School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 354-6638	295	22	13.2	45.1%	276 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.7%)	70.5	129^th of 485 public middle schools	73.4%		70.3	131^st of 489 public middle schools	73.2%	2	43.1	35.5	47.5	42.2	58.8	33.3	43.6	45.6		$8,400	$519	$7,881
New Castle Middle School	Public	6-8	601 Parkview Dr	New Castle	47362	Henry County	New Castle Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 521-7230	633	55	11.4	54.7%	531 (83.9%)	14 (2.2%)	40 (6.3%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.5%)	32.2	335^th of 485 public middle schools	30.9%		34	329^th of 489 public middle schools	32.7%	6	27.4	24.6	25.1	25.7	25.7	25.1	19.9	23.4		$12,652	$1,761	$10,891
Highland Middle School	Public	7-8	2108 E 200 N	Anderson	46012	Madison County	Anderson Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 641-2059	935	75	12.3	79.0%	431 (46.1%)	210 (22.5%)	180 (19.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (11.9%)	19	392^nd of 485 public middle schools	19.2%		19.1	396^th of 489 public middle schools	19.0%	4		16.2	22.2	19.2		13.2	14.9	14.0	66.2	$13,349	$2,520	$10,829

Frequently Asked Questions about Selma Middle School

How many students attend Selma Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 272 students attended Selma Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Selma Middle School?

Students at Selma Middle School are 92% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is Selma Middle School a good school?

Yes. Selma Middle School ranks in the top 9.9% of Indiana middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Selma Middle School attend?

Students who attend Selma Middle School usually go on to attend Wapahani High School

What district is Selma Middle School in?

Liberty-Perry Community School Corp

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