Ohio County Middle School

Summary:

Ohio County Middle School is a public middle school located in Rising Sun, Indiana, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 190 students. The school is part of the Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School District, which is ranked 228 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Ohio County Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.32%) compared to the surrounding schools, its academic performance, as measured by ILEARN test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. In 2023-2024, only 33.33% of all grades were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and the school's math proficiency rate was only 13.23%, significantly lower than the district's and the state's averages. The school has also seen fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 0% to 7.1%, and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Milan Middle School and Switzerland County Middle School, Ohio County Middle School generally performs worse academically, with lower test scores and a lower ranking among Indiana middle schools. Additionally, the school's spending per student has been lower than some of the nearby schools, ranging from $8,597 to $9,244 over the past four years. While the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, this has not translated into stronger academic outcomes, and the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 436 S Mulberry St
       Rising Sun, IN  47040


(812) 438-2626

District: Rising Sun-Ohio County Com

SchoolDigger Rank:
338th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,768 Help


Students who attend Ohio County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Rising Sun High School

Feeder schools for Ohio County Middle School:

Elementary:    Ohio County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  190

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.3%
Two or more races:
2.1%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ohio County Middle School ranks worse than 69.7% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (96.3%), two or more races (2.1%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ohio County Middle School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Compare Ohio County Middle School employs 18.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ohio County Middle School is $8,768.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ohio County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ohio County Middle School 338th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Ohio County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Rising Sun-Ohio County Com:

SchoolDigger ranks Rising Sun-Ohio County Com 221st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ohio County Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.67 239th 473 49.5%
2019 51.99 237th 470 49.6%
2021 43.85 279th 483 42.2%
2022 39.38 306th 490 37.6%
2023 30.11 344th 489 29.7%
2024 31.30 338th 485 30.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ohio County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 197 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 202
2017 178 1 3 5 0 0 1 0 188
2018 174 1 3 5 0 0 4 0 187
2019 172 0 1 1 0 0 5 0 179
2020 177 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 182
2021 175 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 179
2022 180 3 1 0 1 0 5 0 190
2023 183 2 1 0 0 0 4 0 190

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 Ohio County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 202 16.0 12.6 38.6
2017 188 12.0 15.6 37.2
2018 187 18.2 10.2 37.4
2019 179 17.5 10.2 43
2020 182 19.1 9.5 36.3
2021 179 20.2 8.8 41.3
2022 190 18.5 10.2 34.2
2023 190 18.6 10.1 47.9

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 Ohio County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 202 16.0 12.6 38.6
2017 188 12.0 15.6 37.2
2018 187 18.2 10.2 37.4
2019 179 17.5 10.2 43
2020 182 19.1 9.5 36.3
2021 179 20.2 8.8 41.3
2022 190 18.5 10.2 34.2
2023 190 18.6 10.1 47.9

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 Ohio County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $63 (0.7%) $8,515 (99.3%) $8,578
2020 $53 (0.6%) $8,544 (99.4%) $8,597
2021 $198 (2.1%) $9,045 (97.8%) $9,244
2022 $262 (3.0%) $8,505 (97.0%) $8,768

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ohio County 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 237th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 344th of 489 Middle schools
 19.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio County Middle School)5025
 25%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)5025
 25%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Ohio County Middle School)38.916.7
 22.2%
   6th Grade Math (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)38.916.7
 22.2%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Ohio County Middle School)44.429.2
 15.2%
   6th Grade Science (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)44.429.2
 15.2%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio County Middle School)56.927.9
 29%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)56.927.9
 29%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Ohio County Middle School)36.913.1
 23.8%
   7th Grade Math (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)36.913.1
 23.8%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio County Middle School)55.635.2
 20.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)55.635.2
 20.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Ohio County Middle School)16.716.7
 0%
   8th Grade Math (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)16.716.7
 0%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students179190
 6.1%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White172183
 6.4%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43%47.9%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ohio County Middle School

Students who attend Ohio County Middle School usually go on to attend Rising Sun High School

Students at Ohio County Middle School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 190 students attended Ohio County Middle School.

Ohio County Middle School ranks 338th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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