South Spencer Middle School

Summary:

South Spencer Middle School is a public middle school in Rockport, Indiana, serving 228 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the North Spencer County School Corp, which is ranked 73 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

South Spencer Middle School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Indiana middle schools on the SchoolDigger statewide rankings. The school outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Math ILEARN assessments, with a 60.49% ELA proficiency rate compared to the district's 53.5% and the state's 41.1-42.6%. However, the school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 17.5% and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 56.14%, suggesting potential challenges in student engagement and socioeconomic factors.

Interestingly, South Spencer Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.86%) compared to the nearby Castle South Middle School, Castle North Middle School, and Heritage Hills Middle School in the Warrick County School Corp, which have more diverse student populations. While South Spencer Middle School is a strong performer, these nearby schools consistently rank even higher on the statewide rankings, suggesting that there may be valuable best practices or strategies that South Spencer Middle School could learn from its top-performing peers.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1298 N Orchard Rd
       Rockport, IN  47635


(812) 649-2203

District: South Spencer County School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,823 Help


Students who attend South Spencer Middle School usually attend:

High:    South Spencer High School

Feeder schools for South Spencer Middle School:

Elementary:    Luce Elementary School
    Rockport-Ohio Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  218

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.0%
Two or more races:
3.7%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Spencer Middle School ranks better than 86.2% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.28. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95%), two or more races (3.7%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Spencer Middle School is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare South Spencer Middle School employs 15.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Spencer Middle School is $10,823.
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Spencer Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks South Spencer Middle School 67th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See South Spencer Middle School in the ranking list.)

South Spencer County School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Spencer County School Corp 70th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Spencer Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.68 91st 222 59.0%
2005 57.90 168th 370 54.6%
2006 55.92 187th 375 50.1%
2007 58.43 171st 382 55.2%
2008 70.70 92nd 392 76.5%
2009 63.54 156th 423 63.1%
2010 67.84 135th 428 68.5%
2011 71.93 110th 451 75.6%
2012 61.03 183rd 447 59.1%
2013 69.15 125th 444 71.8%
2014 69.36 129th 470 72.6%
2015 63.63 181st 485 62.7%
2016 66.98 145th 494 70.6%
2017 72.32 114th 472 75.8%
2018 72.94 117th 473 75.3%
2019 75.34 94th 470 80.0%
2021 80.10 79th 483 83.6%
2022 81.38 77th 490 84.3%
2023 72.27 119th 489 75.7%
2024 82.28 67th 485 86.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for South Spencer Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 346 3 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 352
1989 325 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1990 329 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1991 342 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1992 363 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1993 349 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1994 349 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1995 382 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1996 382 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1997 362 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1998 362 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1999 350 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2000 363 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2001 356 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2002 359 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2003 359 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2004 339 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2005 343 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2006 338 4 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2007 338 2 1 3 1 n/a n/a 6 351
2008 320 3 1 5 1 n/a n/a 11 341
2009 323 1 1 9 0 n/a n/a 13 347
2010 330 2 1 9 0 n/a n/a 9 351
2011 342 2 0 9 0 0 10 0 363
2012 315 2 0 14 0 0 12 0 343
2013 296 1 0 15 0 0 17 0 329
2014 270 1 0 13 0 0 8 0 292
2015 269 1 0 9 0 0 11 0 290
2016 270 0 0 11 0 0 13 0 294
2017 270 2 0 12 0 0 15 0 299
2018 258 4 1 8 1 0 12 0 284
2019 226 4 1 4 2 0 9 0 246
2020 244 2 1 9 2 0 11 0 269
2021 236 2 0 7 1 0 9 0 255
2022 222 4 0 3 1 0 11 0 241
2023 214 2 0 2 0 0 10 0 228
2024 207 2 1 0 0 0 8 0 218

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 Spencer Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 352 18.2 19.3 15.9
1989 326 18.0 18.1 15
1990 334 19.0 17.5 15.6
1991 348 19.0 18.3 15.2
1992 370 19.5 18.9 20
1993 354 19.9 17.8 22
1994 354 20.3 17.4 22.6
1995 386 19.2 20.1 20.7
1996 386 19.2 20.1 20.7
1997 366 19.9 18.4 17.5
1998 364 20.2 18.0 12.6
1999 352 19.7 17.9 15.1
2000 365 20.7 17.6 18.4
2001 358 20.7 17.3 18.4
2002 364 20.4 17.8 27.5
2003 364 20.4 17.8 27.5
2004 346 21.0 16.5 30.9
2005 349 21.7 16.1 34.7
2006 348 22.2 15.7 31
2007 351 n/a n/a 35.7
2008 341 21.4 15.9 36.1
2009 347 22.3 15.6 37.4
2010 351 21.6 16.2 42.1
2011 363 21.0 17.2 43.5
2012 343 21.5 15.9 46.6
2013 329 23.0 14.3 46.8
2014 292 22.5 12.9 50.7
2015 290 21.0 13.8 49.7
2016 294 22.0 13.3 53.7
2017 299 20.0 14.9 48.2
2018 284 20.0 14.2 45.1
2019 246 20.0 12.3 47.6
2020 269 20.0 13.4 45.7
2021 255 20.0 12.7 43.1
2022 241 18.0 13.3 48.5
2023 228 16.0 14.2 56.1
2024 218 15.8 13.7 58.7

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 Spencer Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 352 18.2 19.3 15.9
1989 326 18.0 18.1 15
1990 334 19.0 17.5 15.6
1991 348 19.0 18.3 15.2
1992 370 19.5 18.9 20
1993 354 19.9 17.8 22
1994 354 20.3 17.4 22.6
1995 386 19.2 20.1 20.7
1996 386 19.2 20.1 20.7
1997 366 19.9 18.4 17.5
1998 364 20.2 18.0 12.6
1999 352 19.7 17.9 15.1
2000 365 20.7 17.6 18.4
2001 358 20.7 17.3 18.4
2002 364 20.4 17.8 27.5
2003 364 20.4 17.8 27.5
2004 346 21.0 16.5 30.9
2005 349 21.7 16.1 34.7
2006 348 22.2 15.7 31
2007 351 n/a n/a 35.7
2008 341 21.4 15.9 36.1
2009 347 22.3 15.6 37.4
2010 351 21.6 16.2 42.1
2011 363 21.0 17.2 43.5
2012 343 21.5 15.9 46.6
2013 329 23.0 14.3 46.8
2014 292 22.5 12.9 50.7
2015 290 21.0 13.8 49.7
2016 294 22.0 13.3 53.7
2017 299 20.0 14.9 48.2
2018 284 20.0 14.2 45.1
2019 246 20.0 12.3 47.6
2020 269 20.0 13.4 45.7
2021 255 20.0 12.7 43.1
2022 241 18.0 13.3 48.5
2023 228 16.0 14.2 56.1
2024 218 15.8 13.7 58.7

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 Spencer Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $21 (0.2%) $9,489 (99.8%) $9,510
2020 $30 (0.3%) $8,754 (99.7%) $8,784
2021 $150 (1.5%) $9,868 (98.5%) $10,019
2022 $592 (5.5%) $10,231 (94.5%) $10,823

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Spencer 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 94th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 119th of 489 Middle schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Spencer Middle School)63.961.1
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Spencer County School Corp)63.961.1
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (South Spencer Middle School)61.145.8
 15.3%
   6th Grade Math (South Spencer County School Corp)61.145.8
 15.3%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (South Spencer Middle School)65.344.4
 20.9%
   6th Grade Science (South Spencer County School Corp)65.344.4
 20.9%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Spencer Middle School)56.135.8
 20.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Spencer County School Corp)56.135.8
 20.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (South Spencer Middle School)40.228.4
 11.8%
   7th Grade Math (South Spencer County School Corp)40.228.4
 11.8%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Spencer Middle School)60.771.4
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Spencer County School Corp)60.771.4
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (South Spencer Middle School)4437.1
 6.9%
   8th Grade Math (South Spencer County School Corp)4437.1
 6.9%
   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 Students246228
 7.3%
African American42
 50%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White226214
 5.3%
Two or More Races910
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.6%56.1%
 8.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Spencer Middle School

South Spencer Middle School ranks 67th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at South Spencer Middle School are 95% White, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 218 students attended South Spencer Middle School.

Students who attend South Spencer Middle School usually go on to attend South Spencer 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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