Shoals Middle School

Summary:

Shoals Middle School is a public middle school in Shoals, Indiana, serving 163 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools district, which is ranked 271 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools like Jasper Middle School, Mitchell Junior High School, and Loogootee Middle School, Shoals Middle School stands out as having a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.25%), a much higher chronic absenteeism rate (25.5% to 31.4%), and lower academic performance on ILEARN tests, with only 40.32% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 17.74% in Math. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (61.96% to 63.31%), and lower spending per student ($7,559 to $9,180) compared to the nearby schools.

These factors may contribute to Shoals Middle School's declining statewide ranking, from 326 out of 483 Indiana middle schools in 2020-2021 to 284 out of 485 in 2023-2024. Addressing the school's challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism and low academic performance, particularly in Math, could present opportunities for improvement and help the school better serve the needs of its community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 11741 Ironton Rd
       Shoals, IN  47581


(812) 247-2060

District: Shoals Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
284th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,089 Help


Students who attend Shoals Middle School usually attend:

High:    Shoals Community High School

Feeder schools for Shoals Middle School:

Elementary:    Shoals Community Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  163

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Two or more races:
6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shoals Middle School ranks worse than 58.6% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.72. (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 (93.3%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shoals Middle School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Compare Shoals Middle School employs 11.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shoals Middle School is $8,089.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Shoals Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Shoals Middle School 284th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Shoals Middle School in the ranking list.)

Shoals Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Shoals Community School Corp 270th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shoals Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.38 386th 470 17.9%
2021 34.36 326th 483 32.5%
2022 32.99 338th 490 31.0%
2023 25.62 362nd 489 26.0%
2024 42.72 284th 485 41.4%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Shoals Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 141 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 148
2019 140 0 1 5 1 0 4 0 151
2020 147 0 1 3 1 0 3 0 155
2021 129 0 0 1 1 0 8 0 139
2022 162 0 0 1 0 0 10 0 173
2023 152 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 163

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 Shoals Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 148 18.0 8.2 70.9
2019 151 15.0 10.0 67.5
2020 155 14.8 10.4 66.5
2021 139 10.0 13.9 63.3
2022 173 7.5 23.0 62.4
2023 163 11.5 14.1 62

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 Shoals Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 148 18.0 8.2 70.9
2019 151 15.0 10.0 67.5
2020 155 14.8 10.4 66.5
2021 139 10.0 13.9 63.3
2022 173 7.5 23.0 62.4
2023 163 11.5 14.1 62

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 Shoals Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $50 (0.7%) $7,510 (99.4%) $7,559
2020 $05 (0.1%) $7,624 (99.9%) $7,629
2021 $972 (10.6%) $8,208 (89.4%) $9,180
2022 $780 (9.6%) $7,308 (90.4%) $8,088

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shoals 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 386th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 362nd of 489 Middle schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Shoals Middle School)39.124.3
 14.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Shoals Community School Corp)39.124.3
 14.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Shoals Middle School)32.621.6
 11%
   6th Grade Math (Shoals Community School Corp)32.621.6
 11%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Shoals Middle School)30.413.5
 16.9%
   6th Grade Science (Shoals Community School Corp)30.413.5
 16.9%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Shoals Middle School)27.631
 3.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Shoals Community School Corp)27.631
 3.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Shoals Middle School)24.610.3
 14.3%
   7th Grade Math (Shoals Community School Corp)24.610.3
 14.3%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Shoals Middle School)26.536.4
 9.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Shoals Community School Corp)26.536.4
 9.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Shoals Middle School)11.83
 8.8%
   8th Grade Math (Shoals Community School Corp)11.83
 8.8%
   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 Students151163
 7.9%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic50
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White140152
 8.6%
Two or More Races411
 175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.5%62%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shoals Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 163 students attended Shoals Middle School.

Shoals Middle School ranks 284th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Shoals Middle School are 93% White, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Shoals Middle School usually go on to attend Shoals Community High 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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