South Ripley Junior High School

Summary:

South Ripley Junior High School is a public middle school in Versailles, Indiana, serving 162 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the South Ripley Community School Corporation, which is ranked 81 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

South Ripley Junior High School consistently performs well academically, with 61.49% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 53.7% proficient or better in Math, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 30 out of 485 Indiana middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's student population is predominantly White, with over 93% of students identifying as such, which is higher than the racial makeup of nearby schools like South Dearborn Middle School and Batesville Middle School.

While South Ripley Junior High School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.3%, it is still higher than the state's target of 10%. The school's spending per student has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from $10,943 to $14,302, which is higher than some nearby schools like South Dearborn Middle School ($10,655) and Batesville Middle School ($9,639). Overall, South Ripley Junior High School stands out as a high-performing middle school with strong academic results and a top statewide ranking, though it faces some challenges with racial diversity and chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1589 S Benham Rd
Versailles, IN 47042

(812) 689-0909

District: South Ripley Com School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,302

Students who attend South Ripley Junior High School usually attend:

High:

South Ripley High School

Feeder schools for South Ripley Junior High School:

Elementary:

South Ripley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 162

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Ripley Junior High School ranks better than 93.8% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.54. (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 (93.8%), Hispanic (1.9%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Ripley Junior High School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare South Ripley Junior High School employs 13.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Ripley Junior High School is $14,302.

Schooldigger Rankings:

South Ripley Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks South Ripley Junior High School 30^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See South Ripley Junior High School in the ranking list.)

South Ripley Com School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Ripley Com School Corp 80^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Ripley Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2013	84.69	26^th	444	94.1%
2014	86.07	16^th	470	96.6%
2015	89.27	21^st	485	95.7%
2016	82.06	50^th	494	89.9%
2017	82.27	58^th	472	87.7%
2018	87.72	30^th	473	93.7%
2019	81.16	62^nd	470	86.8%
2021	81.30	72^nd	483	85.1%
2022	82.96	67^th	490	86.3%
2023	87.60	46^th	489	90.6%
2024	92.54	30^th	485	93.8%

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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 South Ripley Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	200	0	0	0	0	1	201
2012	184	0	0	0	0	0	184
2013	159	0	0	0	0	2	161
2014	172	0	0	0	0	2	174
2015	191	0	1	2	0	1	195
2016	195	0	1	3	0	3	202
2017	199	0	0	2	0	1	202
2018	186	0	0	2	2	4	194
2019	163	0	0	1	3	2	169
2020	180	0	0	2	1	4	187
2021	187	0	0	3	0	3	193
2022	163	0	0	2	2	2	169
2023	152	2	0	3	2	3	162

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 South Ripley Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	201	14.2	14.1	46.3
2012	184	23.3	7.8	53.8
2013	161	21.0	7.6	59
2014	174	20.0	8.7	56.3
2015	195	20.0	9.7	54.4
2016	202	19.0	10.6	51.5
2017	202	20.0	10.0	53
2018	194	21.0	9.2	60.3
2019	169	18.4	9.1	64.5
2020	187	21.0	8.8	66.3
2021	193	19.0	10.1	59.1
2022	169	14.8	11.3	44.4
2023	162	13.3	12.1	59.9

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 South Ripley Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	201	14.2	14.1	46.3
2012	184	23.3	7.8	53.8
2013	161	21.0	7.6	59
2014	174	20.0	8.7	56.3
2015	195	20.0	9.7	54.4
2016	202	19.0	10.6	51.5
2017	202	20.0	10.0	53
2018	194	21.0	9.2	60.3
2019	169	18.4	9.1	64.5
2020	187	21.0	8.8	66.3
2021	193	19.0	10.1	59.1
2022	169	14.8	11.3	44.4
2023	162	13.3	12.1	59.9

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 South Ripley Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$27 (0.2%)	$12,516 (99.8%)	$12,544
2020	$33 (0.3%)	$11,864 (99.7%)	$11,897
2021	$105 (1.0%)	$10,837 (99.0%)	$10,943
2022	$908 (6.3%)	$13,394 (93.7%)	$14,302

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Ripley Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 62^nd of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 46^th of 489 Middle schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Ripley Junior High School)	70.3	58	12.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Ripley Com School Corp)	70.3	58	12.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (South Ripley Junior High School)	48.6	48.2	0.4%
7th Grade Math (South Ripley Com School Corp)	48.6	48.2	0.4%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Ripley Junior High School)	61.5	50.7	10.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Ripley Com School Corp)	61.5	50.7	10.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (South Ripley Junior High School)	48.7	54.8	6.1%
8th Grade Math (South Ripley Com School Corp)	48.7	54.8	6.1%
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	169	162	4.1%
African American	0	2
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	163	152	6.7%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.5%	59.9%	4.6%

Schools Near South Ripley Junior High 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 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 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
South Ripley Junior High School	Public	7-8	1589 S Benham Rd	Versailles	47042	Ripley County	South Ripley Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 689-0909	162	13	12.1	59.9%	152 (93.8%)	2 (1.2%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	92.5	30^th of 485 public middle schools	93.8%		87.6	46^th of 489 public middle schools	90.6%	16			60.3	62.7	61.5			51.3	56.0	53.7			$14,302	$908	$13,394
Milan Middle School	Public	7-8	609 N Warpath Dr	Milan	47031	Ripley County	Milan Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 654-1616	131	11	12.4	45.8%	127 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	46.4	265^th of 485 public middle schools	45.4%		49.6	244^th of 489 public middle schools	50.1%	21			40.2	50.0	45.0			18.4	12.2	15.4			$12,724	$931	$11,793
Milan Intermediate School	Public	5-6	609 N Warpath Dr	Milan	47031	Ripley County	Milan Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 654-1616	149	12	12.4	57.0%	144 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)								(n/a)	29.2	28.4			28.9	41.6	38.8			40.4	32.6		$10,048	$693	$9,355
South Dearborn Middle School	Public	7-8	5850 Squire Pl	Aurora	47001	Dearborn County	South Dearborn Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 926-6298	328	26	12.8	50.0%	311 (94.8%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	48.9	246^th of 485 public middle schools	49.3%		58.5	193^rd of 489 public middle schools	60.5%	53			34.6	39.4	37.0			31.4	21.1	26.4		95.5	$10,655	$930	$9,725
Batesville Middle School	Public	6-8	201 N Mulberry St	Batesville	47006	Ripley County	Batesville Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 934-5175	487	37	13.3	30.0%	443 (91.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.7%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	74.7	112^th of 485 public middle schools	76.9%		81	76^th of 489 public middle schools	84.5%	36		47.3	51.6	47.6	48.8		43.2	34.6	46.4	41.5		96.2	$9,639	$567	$9,072

Frequently Asked Questions about South Ripley Junior High School

What is the racial makeup of South Ripley Junior High School?

Students at South Ripley Junior High School are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

Is South Ripley Junior High School a good school?

Yes. South Ripley Junior High School ranks in the top 6.2% of Indiana middle schools.

How many students attend South Ripley Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 162 students attended South Ripley Junior High School.

What district is South Ripley Junior High School in?

South Ripley Com School Corp

What high school do graduates of South Ripley Junior High School attend?

Students who attend South Ripley Junior High School usually go on to attend South Ripley High School

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