Scottsburg Middle School

Summary:

Scottsburg Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Scottsburg, Indiana, with a student population of 537 and a predominantly White student body (over 92%). While the school's test scores are generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, it faces some challenges, including relatively high chronic absenteeism rates and a high percentage of students (over 60%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby middle schools like Silver Creek Middle School and Charlestown Middle School, Scottsburg Middle School has similar or slightly lower test scores, but higher chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting it may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population. However, the school has seen an increase in spending per student, from $8,289 in 2018-2019 to $11,385 in 2021-2022, which is higher than some nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Scottsburg Middle School's statewide ranking has improved over the years, moving from 297 out of 483 Indiana middle schools in 2020-2021 to 164 out of 485 in 2023-2024. This indicates that the school is making progress, and with the resources it has, it may be able to address areas of concern, such as chronic absenteeism and academic performance, to better serve its students and the surrounding Scott County School District 2 community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 425 S 3rd St
       Scottsburg, IN  47170


(812) 752-8926

District: Scott County School District 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
164th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,385 Help


Students who attend Scottsburg Middle School usually attend:

High:    Scottsburg Senior High School

Feeder schools for Scottsburg Middle School:

Elementary:    Johnson Elementary School
    Lexington Elementary School
    Scottsburg Elementary School
    Vienna-Finley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  537

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.6%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Scottsburg Middle School ranks better than 66.2% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.49. (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 (92.6%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scottsburg Middle School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scottsburg Middle School is $11,385.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Scottsburg Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Scottsburg Middle School 164th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Scottsburg Middle School in the ranking list.)

Scott County School District 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County School District 2 107th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Scottsburg Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.02 53rd 222 76.1%
2005 50.50 215th 370 41.9%
2006 51.40 222nd 375 40.8%
2007 52.43 218th 382 42.9%
2008 56.53 183rd 392 53.3%
2009 52.04 228th 423 46.1%
2010 45.67 280th 428 34.6%
2011 42.81 322nd 451 28.6%
2012 50.85 259th 447 42.1%
2013 52.44 247th 444 44.4%
2014 51.65 274th 470 41.7%
2015 41.65 328th 485 32.4%
2016 62.58 193rd 494 60.9%
2017 54.46 239th 472 49.4%
2018 55.69 238th 473 49.7%
2019 49.37 255th 470 45.7%
2021 40.55 297th 483 38.5%
2022 61.48 181st 490 63.1%
2023 59.88 184th 489 62.4%
2024 65.49 164th 485 66.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Scottsburg Middle School Test Scores
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by a parent
Monday, February 18, 2013

Open Quote You have got to take the time to tour this school. The middle school is where the district's 1:1 technology initiative started about 2 years ago. Tests scores are up and the students are truly involved in 21st Century learning! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Scottsburg Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 401 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1989 389 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1990 424 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1991 462 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1992 673 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 682
1993 665 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1994 650 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1995 659 0 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 669
1996 659 0 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 669
1997 655 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1998 620 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 622
1999 614 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2000 582 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2001 583 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2002 689 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2003 689 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2004 704 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 704
2005 704 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 710
2006 700 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 704
2007 681 0 2 8 0 n/a n/a 6 697
2008 670 1 4 6 1 n/a n/a 6 688
2009 653 0 5 5 0 n/a n/a 7 670
2010 664 0 5 7 0 n/a n/a 8 684
2011 620 2 1 14 2 0 7 0 646
2012 617 3 1 15 3 1 11 0 651
2013 584 3 4 15 2 2 14 0 624
2014 582 2 7 17 2 3 7 0 620
2015 553 0 7 21 1 4 8 0 594
2016 558 1 7 19 2 2 9 0 598
2017 583 0 6 23 2 3 9 0 626
2018 564 1 6 13 2 1 11 0 598
2019 584 0 4 14 1 1 11 0 615
2020 587 1 1 21 0 0 15 0 625
2021 559 4 1 25 1 0 13 0 603
2022 518 3 1 22 1 0 5 0 550
2023 497 4 2 23 1 1 9 0 537

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 Scottsburg Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 407 21.0 19.3 33.2
1989 391 21.0 18.6 21.7
1990 426 21.0 20.2 19.5
1991 469 21.0 22.3 17.3
1992 682 29.0 23.5 27.9
1993 666 32.0 20.8 24.9
1994 653 31.7 20.6 23.9
1995 669 21.1 31.7 24.5
1996 669 21.1 31.7 24.5
1997 655 32.5 20.2 27
1998 622 31.4 19.8 26.4
1999 614 33.5 18.3 34.2
2000 583 31.5 18.5 32.6
2001 585 19.1 30.6 29.7
2002 695 34.8 20.0 39.4
2003 695 34.8 20.0 39.4
2004 704 34.9 20.2 39.8
2005 710 34.9 20.3 42.5
2006 704 35.4 19.9 38.9
2007 697 n/a n/a 45.6
2008 688 36.0 19.1 43.7
2009 670 35.7 18.8 41.5
2010 684 34.8 19.6 48.4
2011 646 34.5 18.6 50.3
2012 651 36.0 18.0 55.3
2013 624 34.0 18.3 49.8
2014 620 33.0 18.7 53.2
2015 594 33.0 18.0 55.9
2016 598 30.0 19.9 55.9
2017 626 40.3 15.5 57
2018 598 41.4 14.4 55.7
2019 615 40.9 15.0 57.6
2020 625 41.1 15.1 56.8
2021 603 41.1 14.6 59.2
2022 550 40.0 13.7 60.9
2023 537 39.5 13.5 60.3

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 Scottsburg Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 407 21.0 19.3 33.2
1989 391 21.0 18.6 21.7
1990 426 21.0 20.2 19.5
1991 469 21.0 22.3 17.3
1992 682 29.0 23.5 27.9
1993 666 32.0 20.8 24.9
1994 653 31.7 20.6 23.9
1995 669 21.1 31.7 24.5
1996 669 21.1 31.7 24.5
1997 655 32.5 20.2 27
1998 622 31.4 19.8 26.4
1999 614 33.5 18.3 34.2
2000 583 31.5 18.5 32.6
2001 585 19.1 30.6 29.7
2002 695 34.8 20.0 39.4
2003 695 34.8 20.0 39.4
2004 704 34.9 20.2 39.8
2005 710 34.9 20.3 42.5
2006 704 35.4 19.9 38.9
2007 697 n/a n/a 45.6
2008 688 36.0 19.1 43.7
2009 670 35.7 18.8 41.5
2010 684 34.8 19.6 48.4
2011 646 34.5 18.6 50.3
2012 651 36.0 18.0 55.3
2013 624 34.0 18.3 49.8
2014 620 33.0 18.7 53.2
2015 594 33.0 18.0 55.9
2016 598 30.0 19.9 55.9
2017 626 40.3 15.5 57
2018 598 41.4 14.4 55.7
2019 615 40.9 15.0 57.6
2020 625 41.1 15.1 56.8
2021 603 41.1 14.6 59.2
2022 550 40.0 13.7 60.9
2023 537 39.5 13.5 60.3

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 Scottsburg Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $469 (5.7%) $7,820 (94.3%) $8,289
2020 $451 (5.3%) $7,999 (94.7%) $8,451
2021 $652 (7.1%) $8,578 (92.9%) $9,229
2022 $1,195 (10.5%) $10,190 (89.5%) $11,384

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Scottsburg 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 255th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 184th of 489 Middle schools
 16.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Scottsburg Middle School)46.442.6
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District 2)46.442.6
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Scottsburg Middle School)39.136.1
 3%
   6th Grade Math (Scott County School District 2)39.136.1
 3%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Scottsburg Middle School)45.640.9
 4.7%
   6th Grade Science (Scott County School District 2)45.640.9
 4.7%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Scottsburg Middle School)45.641.2
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District 2)45.641.2
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Scottsburg Middle School)37.928.1
 9.8%
   7th Grade Math (Scott County School District 2)37.928.1
 9.8%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Scottsburg Middle School)50.944.1
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District 2)50.944.1
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Scottsburg Middle School)30.128.7
 1.4%
   8th Grade Math (Scott County School District 2)30.128.7
 1.4%
   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 Students615537
 12.7%
African American04
American Indian11
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic1423
 64.3%
Pacific Islander11
White584497
 14.9%
Two or More Races119
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.6%60.3%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Scottsburg Middle School

Students at Scottsburg Middle School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Scottsburg Middle School ranks 164th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Scottsburg Middle School usually go on to attend Scottsburg Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 537 students attended Scottsburg 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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