Pendleton Heights Middle School

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Pendleton Heights Middle School ranks 97 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pendleton Heights Middle School is a public middle school serving 721 students in grades 7-8 in Pendleton, Indiana, which is part of the South Madison Community School Corporation. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with higher ILEARN assessment scores in both English Language Arts and Math compared to the state. However, the school faces some challenges in terms of racial diversity and chronic absenteeism, which are areas for potential improvement.

Pendleton Heights Middle School's academic performance is a key strength, with 51.22% proficiency in ELA and 39.6% in Math, compared to the state averages of 41.8% and 33.9% respectively. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 24.8% in 2020-2021 to 11.0% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 36.06%, suggesting a more affluent student population. The school's per-student spending has increased from $8,130 in 2019-2020 to $8,891 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Pendleton Heights Middle School generally outperforms many of them in academic proficiency, particularly in comparison to schools in the Anderson Community School Corporation. However, it lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the Hamilton Southeastern School District, such as Fall Creek Junior High and Hamilton SE Intermediate and Junior High School. Additionally, Pendleton Heights Middle School has a less diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, such as Sand Creek Intermediate School and Highland Middle School.

Detail:

Public 7-8

7450 S 300 W
Pendleton, IN 46064

(765) 778-2139

District: South Madison Com School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
97^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,891

Students who attend Pendleton Heights Middle School usually attend:

High:

Pendleton Heights High School

Feeder schools for Pendleton Heights Middle School:

Elementary:	East Elementary School
	Maple Ridge Elementary School
	Pendleton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 697

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

Hispanic:

4.3%

African American:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pendleton Heights Middle School ranks better than 80% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.48. (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 (88.8%), Hispanic (4.3%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pendleton Heights Middle School is 17.8. (See more...)

Compare Pendleton Heights Middle School employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pendleton Heights Middle School is $8,891.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Pendleton Heights Middle School 97^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Pendleton Heights Middle School in the ranking list.)

South Madison Com School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Madison Com School Corp 50^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pendleton Heights Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	78.64	47^th	370	87.3%
2006	70.28	96^th	375	74.4%
2007	76.31	65^th	382	83.0%
2008	75.36	75^th	392	80.9%
2009	69.65	119^th	423	71.9%
2010	67.89	134^th	428	68.7%
2011	65.99	150^th	451	66.7%
2012	76.78	67^th	447	85.0%
2013	82.26	40^th	444	91.0%
2014	83.18	35^th	470	92.6%
2015	76.63	83^rd	485	82.9%
2016	79.44	68^th	494	86.2%
2017	81.78	62^nd	472	86.9%
2018	84.45	43^rd	473	90.9%
2019	79.73	69^th	470	85.3%
2021	75.31	101^st	483	79.1%
2022	67.78	149^th	490	69.6%
2023	66.12	152^nd	489	68.9%
2024	77.48	97^th	485	80.0%

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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 Pendleton Heights Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	542	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
1989	511	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	514
1990	482	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	483
1991	518	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	523
1992	531	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	537
1993	534	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	537
1994	528	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
1995	539	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	544
1996	539	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	544
1997	555	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	563
1998	563	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
1999	557	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	559
2000	507	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
2001	524	0	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	530
2002	574	0	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	581
2003	574	0	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	581
2004	571	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	576
2005	571	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
2006	584	7	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	594
2007	586	11	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	11	618
2008	594	6	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	8	615
2009	611	4	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	11	631
2010	639	10	0	9	3	n/a	n/a	9	670
2011	633	11	4	15	3	0	22	0	688
2012	634	13	8	14	3	0	24	0	696
2013	664	14	9	14	4	2	25	0	732
2014	725	15	7	9	3	0	29	0	788
2015	689	17	9	8	2	0	25	0	750
2016	677	16	10	16	1	0	23	0	743
2017	681	23	3	15	1	0	21	0	744
2018	641	19	6	8	0	0	14	0	688
2019	622	19	13	11	1	0	15	0	681
2020	648	12	10	21	1	0	23	0	715
2021	613	6	7	29	0	0	30	0	685
2022	580	13	6	31	0	0	31	0	661
2023	636	19	3	39	1	0	23	0	721
2024	619	22	5	30	0	0	21	0	697

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 Pendleton Heights Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	543	24.0	22.6	4.2
1989	514	25.0	20.5	4.7
1990	483	24.5	19.7	5.4
1991	523	26.0	20.1	5.5
1992	537	24.6	21.8	5.8
1993	537	26.2	20.5	4.3
1994	530	25.9	20.5	6.6
1995	544	26.3	20.7	6.4
1996	544	26.3	20.7	6.4
1997	563	26.1	21.6	10
1998	565	27.0	20.9	9.2
1999	559	27.0	20.7	12.3
2000	508	27.3	18.6	8.9
2001	530	27.4	19.3	9.1
2002	581	27.2	21.4	12.2
2003	581	27.2	21.4	12.2
2004	576	27.2	21.2	14.1
2005	579	28.5	20.3	18.1
2006	594	28.3	21.0	22.1
2007	618	n/a	n/a	21.7
2008	615	32.1	19.2	21.9
2009	631	35.0	18.0	28.7
2010	670	35.0	19.1	33.6
2011	688	28.1	24.4	33.7
2012	696	36.0	19.3	32
2013	732	31.0	23.6	29.1
2014	788	34.0	23.1	33.5
2015	750	32.0	23.4	30.5
2016	743	34.0	21.8	31.5
2017	744	35.0	21.2	28.2
2018	688	36.0	19.1	30.8
2019	681	37.0	18.4	27.3
2020	715	37.0	19.3	31.3
2021	685	39.0	17.5	29.2
2022	661	38.0	17.3	29.8
2023	721	37.5	19.2	36.1
2024	697	39.0	17.8	35.2

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 Pendleton Heights Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	543	24.0	22.6	4.2
1989	514	25.0	20.5	4.7
1990	483	24.5	19.7	5.4
1991	523	26.0	20.1	5.5
1992	537	24.6	21.8	5.8
1993	537	26.2	20.5	4.3
1994	530	25.9	20.5	6.6
1995	544	26.3	20.7	6.4
1996	544	26.3	20.7	6.4
1997	563	26.1	21.6	10
1998	565	27.0	20.9	9.2
1999	559	27.0	20.7	12.3
2000	508	27.3	18.6	8.9
2001	530	27.4	19.3	9.1
2002	581	27.2	21.4	12.2
2003	581	27.2	21.4	12.2
2004	576	27.2	21.2	14.1
2005	579	28.5	20.3	18.1
2006	594	28.3	21.0	22.1
2007	618	n/a	n/a	21.7
2008	615	32.1	19.2	21.9
2009	631	35.0	18.0	28.7
2010	670	35.0	19.1	33.6
2011	688	28.1	24.4	33.7
2012	696	36.0	19.3	32
2013	732	31.0	23.6	29.1
2014	788	34.0	23.1	33.5
2015	750	32.0	23.4	30.5
2016	743	34.0	21.8	31.5
2017	744	35.0	21.2	28.2
2018	688	36.0	19.1	30.8
2019	681	37.0	18.4	27.3
2020	715	37.0	19.3	31.3
2021	685	39.0	17.5	29.2
2022	661	38.0	17.3	29.8
2023	721	37.5	19.2	36.1
2024	697	39.0	17.8	35.2

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 Pendleton Heights Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$30 (0.4%)	$8,231 (99.6%)	$8,260
2020	$35 (0.4%)	$8,095 (99.6%)	$8,130
2021	$169 (2.0%)	$8,276 (98.0%)	$8,446
2022	$244 (2.7%)	$8,647 (97.3%)	$8,891

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pendleton Heights Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 69^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 152^nd of 489 Middle schools	16.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pendleton Heights Middle School)	55.1	41.7	13.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Madison Com School Corp)	55.1	41.7	13.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Pendleton Heights Middle School)	52.1	42	10.1%
7th Grade Math (South Madison Com School Corp)	52.1	42	10.1%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pendleton Heights Middle School)	63.8	43.3	20.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Madison Com School Corp)	63.8	43.3	20.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Pendleton Heights Middle School)	53.5	30.9	22.6%
8th Grade Math (South Madison Com School Corp)	53.5	30.9	22.6%
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	681	721	5.9%
African American	19	19
American Indian	1	1
Asian	13	3	76.9%
Hispanic	11	39	254.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	622	636	2.3%
Two or More Races	15	23	53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.3%	36.1%	8.7%

Schools Near Pendleton Heights Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)						ILEARN Math (2024)						ILEARN Social Studies (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 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pendleton Heights Middle School	Public	7-8	7450 S 300 W	Pendleton	46064	Madison County	South Madison Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 778-2139	697	39	17.8	35.2%	619 (88.8%)	22 (3.2%)	30 (4.3%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.0%)	77.5	97^th of 485 public middle schools	80.0%		66.1	152^nd of 489 public middle schools	68.9%	55				50.1	52.3	51.2				43.4	35.8	39.6			$8,891	$244	$8,647
Lapel Middle School	Public	6-8	2883 S Sr 13	Lapel	46051	Madison County	Frankton-Lapel Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 534-3136	338	20	17.1	1.2%	317 (93.8%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.6%)	43.9	279^th of 485 public middle schools	42.5%		44.3	269^th of 489 public middle schools	45.0%	10			48.3	22.1	30.6	33.8			30.2	22.1	27.0	26.5			$8,722	$428	$8,294
Hamilton SE Intermediate and Junior High School	Public	5-8	12278 Cyntheanne Rd	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4120	1,278	71	17.9	12.2%	814 (63.7%)	89 (7.0%)	109 (8.5%)	196 (15.3%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	64 (5.0%)	95.6	12^th of 485 public middle schools	97.5%		94.5	14^th of 489 public middle schools	97.1%	2		65.0	64.8	64.8	65.5	65.0		65.9	69.8	66.6	53.0	63.8	60.2		$9,597	$295	$9,302
Mt Vernon Middle School	Public	6-8	1862 W Sr 234	Fortville	46040	Hancock County	Mt Vernon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 485-3160	1,105	73	15.1	34.1%	772 (69.9%)	149 (13.5%)	79 (7.1%)	20 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (7.5%)	70	135^th of 485 public middle schools	72.2%		71.3	125^th of 489 public middle schools	74.4%	10			46.9	41.2	47.6	45.1			52.1	30.3	40.0	40.5			$9,337	$664	$8,673
Maxwell Intermediate School	Public	4-6	102 N Main St	Maxwell	46154	Hancock County	Greenfield-Central Com Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 326-3121	457	29	15.8	40.9%	370 (81.0%)	21 (4.6%)	33 (7.2%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)								(n/a)	51.4	38.1	47.0			45.5	68.5	51.0	42.2			53.4	44.2		$8,771	$564	$8,207
Anderson Intermediate School	Public	5-6	2300 Lindberg Rd	Anderson	46012	Madison County	Anderson Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 641-2047	452	38	11.8	77.7%	216 (47.8%)	96 (21.2%)	92 (20.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.4%)								(n/a)			16.4			16.2			12.2			12.1			$5,277	$1,241	$4,036
Fall Creek Intermediate School	Public	5-6	12011 Olio Rd	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 915-4220	864	42	20.3	15.7%	593 (68.6%)	80 (9.3%)	54 (6.3%)	87 (10.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (5.6%)								(n/a)		63.2	62.7			62.9		63.6	64.8			64.2	57.4		$8,972	$308	$8,664
Fall Creek Junior High	Public	7-8	12001 Olio Road	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4390	1,015	57	17.8	16.7%	697 (68.7%)	83 (8.2%)	84 (8.3%)	83 (8.2%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (6.3%)	93	27^th of 485 public middle schools	94.4%		94.4	15^th of 489 public middle schools	96.9%	12				63.9	58.1	60.9				60.9	52.0	56.3			$10,333	$270	$10,064
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
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 Pendleton Heights Middle School

How many students attend Pendleton Heights Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 697 students attended Pendleton Heights Middle School.

What district is Pendleton Heights Middle School in?

South Madison Com School Corp

What high school do graduates of Pendleton Heights Middle School attend?

Students who attend Pendleton Heights Middle School usually go on to attend Pendleton Heights High School

What is the racial makeup of Pendleton Heights Middle School?

Students at Pendleton Heights Middle School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

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Pendleton Heights Middle School ranks 97^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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