South Vermillion Middle School

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South Vermillion Middle School ranks 339 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Vermillion Middle School is a public middle school in Clinton, Indiana, serving 343 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Clay Community Schools district, which is ranked 234 out of 381 districts in the state.

While South Vermillion Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.34%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance is concerning. The school's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Math, consistently fall below state and district averages, with only 27.64% of students proficient or better in ELA in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 40.3-42.6%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.8% and a large percentage of students (60.93%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as North Clay Middle School, Parke Heritage Middle School, and the Vigo County middle schools, South Vermillion Middle School consistently underperforms in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and overall school quality ratings. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $11,066 in the 2021-2022 school year, the school's academic performance remains below average, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. Addressing the challenges of chronic absenteeism, economic disadvantage, and effective resource allocation may be crucial in improving the school's outcomes and providing a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

950 W Wildcat Dr
Clinton, IN 47842

(765) 832-7727

District: South Vermillion Com School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
339^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,066

Students who attend South Vermillion Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Vermillion High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 343

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Vermillion Middle School ranks worse than 69.9% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.01. (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 (95.3%), Hispanic (1.7%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Vermillion Middle School is 13. (See more...)

Compare South Vermillion Middle School employs 26.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Vermillion Middle School is $11,066.

Schooldigger Rankings:

South Vermillion Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks South Vermillion Middle School 339^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See South Vermillion Middle School in the ranking list.)

South Vermillion Com School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Vermillion Com School Corp 225^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Vermillion Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	56.28	94^th	222	57.7%
2005	37.36	287^th	370	22.4%
2006	52.58	209^th	375	44.3%
2007	51.18	227^th	382	40.6%
2008	58.87	170^th	392	56.6%
2009	52.47	223^rd	423	47.3%
2010	40.99	304^th	428	29.0%
2011	41.64	328^th	451	27.3%
2012	69.50	123^rd	447	72.5%
2013	72.16	104^th	444	76.6%
2014	68.19	139^th	470	70.4%
2015	51.56	261^st	485	46.2%
2016	51.49	275^th	494	44.3%
2017	53.53	247^th	472	47.7%
2018	62.31	191^st	473	59.6%
2019	48.81	257^th	470	45.3%
2021	53.09	222^nd	483	54.0%
2022	36.90	316^th	490	35.5%
2023	39.94	295^th	489	39.7%
2024	31.01	339^th	485	30.1%

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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 Vermillion Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	285	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1989	289	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
1990	339	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
1991	348	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
1992	323	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
1993	342	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
1994	368	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
1995	506	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
1996	506	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
1997	506	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	507
1998	469	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
1999	478	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
2000	485	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
2001	483	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
2002	467	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	467
2003	467	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	467
2004	468	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	469
2005	518	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	519
2006	477	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	480
2007	473	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	8	483
2008	456	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	6	465
2009	485	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	491
2010	492	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	5	504
2011	460	0	1	8	2	3	4	0	478
2012	422	0	2	11	2	3	8	0	448
2013	425	0	2	8	2	3	12	0	452
2014	406	1	2	8	1	2	11	0	431
2015	416	2	0	10	2	1	11	0	442
2016	410	2	0	9	1	1	14	0	437
2017	412	1	0	11	1	1	10	0	436
2018	402	0	0	5	1	0	9	0	417
2019	372	0	0	7	0	0	11	0	390
2020	367	1	0	7	0	0	12	0	387
2021	341	2	0	8	0	0	11	0	362
2022	337	2	1	9	0	0	10	0	359
2023	327	4	0	6	0	0	6	0	343

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 Vermillion Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	288	20.7	13.9	21.9
1989	289	18.6	15.5	14.5
1990	339	21.6	15.6	21.8
1991	349	21.6	16.1	17.8
1992	323	21.5	15.0	20.1
1993	343	22.7	15.1	28.3
1994	368	24.6	15.0	24.5
1995	508	37.4	13.6	25
1996	508	37.4	13.6	25
1997	507	36.8	13.8	26.3
1998	470	35.0	13.4	23.2
1999	479	29.7	16.1	32.6
2000	488	30.2	16.2	27.5
2001	485	29.3	16.6	30.1
2002	467	28.4	16.4	36.6
2003	467	28.4	16.4	36.6
2004	469	27.7	16.9	43.3
2005	519	30.5	17.0	45.9
2006	480	28.0	17.1	47.9
2007	483	n/a	n/a	45.7
2008	465	29.2	15.9	38.8
2009	491	27.1	18.1	45
2010	504	26.5	19.0	49.7
2011	478	27.1	17.6	50.2
2012	448	32.0	14.0	48.9
2013	452	28.0	16.1	48.7
2014	431	29.0	14.8	46.4
2015	442	27.0	16.3	50.9
2016	437	27.0	16.1	52.2
2017	436	31.0	14.0	52.1
2018	417	30.5	13.6	54
2019	390	30.0	12.9	53.1
2020	387	30.0	12.9	55.3
2021	362	32.0	11.3	55.8
2022	359	28.0	12.8	57.1
2023	343	26.2	13.0	60.9

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 Vermillion Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	288	20.7	13.9	21.9
1989	289	18.6	15.5	14.5
1990	339	21.6	15.6	21.8
1991	349	21.6	16.1	17.8
1992	323	21.5	15.0	20.1
1993	343	22.7	15.1	28.3
1994	368	24.6	15.0	24.5
1995	508	37.4	13.6	25
1996	508	37.4	13.6	25
1997	507	36.8	13.8	26.3
1998	470	35.0	13.4	23.2
1999	479	29.7	16.1	32.6
2000	488	30.2	16.2	27.5
2001	485	29.3	16.6	30.1
2002	467	28.4	16.4	36.6
2003	467	28.4	16.4	36.6
2004	469	27.7	16.9	43.3
2005	519	30.5	17.0	45.9
2006	480	28.0	17.1	47.9
2007	483	n/a	n/a	45.7
2008	465	29.2	15.9	38.8
2009	491	27.1	18.1	45
2010	504	26.5	19.0	49.7
2011	478	27.1	17.6	50.2
2012	448	32.0	14.0	48.9
2013	452	28.0	16.1	48.7
2014	431	29.0	14.8	46.4
2015	442	27.0	16.3	50.9
2016	437	27.0	16.1	52.2
2017	436	31.0	14.0	52.1
2018	417	30.5	13.6	54
2019	390	30.0	12.9	53.1
2020	387	30.0	12.9	55.3
2021	362	32.0	11.3	55.8
2022	359	28.0	12.8	57.1
2023	343	26.2	13.0	60.9

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 Vermillion Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$359 (4.0%)	$8,543 (96.0%)	$8,902
2020	$334 (3.9%)	$8,312 (96.1%)	$8,647
2021	$588 (5.9%)	$9,428 (94.1%)	$10,016
2022	$1,809 (16.3%)	$9,257 (83.7%)	$11,066

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Vermillion Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 257^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 295^th of 489 Middle schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Vermillion Middle School)	40.4	26.1	14.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Vermillion Com School Corp)	40.4	26.1	14.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (South Vermillion Middle School)	35.1	28.7	6.4%
6th Grade Math (South Vermillion Com School Corp)	35.1	28.7	6.4%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (South Vermillion Middle School)	47.4	25.2	22.2%
6th Grade Science (South Vermillion Com School Corp)	47.4	25.2	22.2%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Vermillion Middle School)	57.1	24.3	32.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Vermillion Com School Corp)	57.1	24.3	32.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (South Vermillion Middle School)	38.7	19.4	19.3%
7th Grade Math (South Vermillion Com School Corp)	38.7	19.4	19.3%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Vermillion Middle School)	45.9	49.1	3.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Vermillion Com School Corp)	45.9	49.1	3.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (South Vermillion Middle School)	29.3	25.5	3.8%
8th Grade Math (South Vermillion Com School Corp)	29.3	25.5	3.8%
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	390	343	12.1%
African American	0	4
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	6	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	372	327	12.1%
Two or More Races	11	6	45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.1%	60.9%	7.9%

Schools Near South Vermillion 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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Vermillion Middle School	Public	6-8	950 W Wildcat Dr	Clinton	47842	Vermillion County	South Vermillion Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 832-7727	343	26	13.0	60.9%	327 (95.3%)	4 (1.2%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	31	339^th of 485 public middle schools	30.1%		39.9	295^th of 489 public middle schools	39.7%	44	29.9	22.0	29.8	28.7	27.6	37.0	27.1	22.8	13.0	25.7	44.4	$11,066	$1,809	$9,257
Otter Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	4801 N Lafayette St	Terre Haute	47805	Vigo County	Vigo County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 462-4391	787	52	14.9	65.3%	684 (86.9%)	19 (2.4%)	18 (2.3%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (7.6%)	23	370^th of 485 public middle schools	23.7%		23.5	375^th of 489 public middle schools	23.3%	5		20.1	28.3	21.7	23.2		17.5	13.1	16.6	15.8		$10,117	$462	$9,656
Woodrow Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	301 S 25th St	Terre Haute	47803	Vigo County	Vigo County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 462-4396	701	49	14.2	62.5%	505 (72.0%)	60 (8.6%)	57 (8.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (10.7%)	42.6	285^th of 485 public middle schools	41.2%		42.1	278^th of 489 public middle schools	43.1%	7		31.6	28.4	34.0	31.2		30.2	24.3	29.9	28.1		$10,380	$456	$9,924
West Vigo Middle School	Public	6-8	4750 W Sarah Myers Dr	West Terre Haute	47885	Vigo County	Vigo County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 462-4361	387	31	12.4	59.7%	361 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	26.7	357^th of 485 public middle schools	26.4%		28.4	354^th of 489 public middle schools	27.6%	3		20.5	30.3	25.0	25.1		22.1	22.7	9.4	17.9		$12,033	$462	$11,570
Parke Heritage Middle School	Public	6-8	1551 E Sr 47	Marshall	47859	Parke County	North Central Parke Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 597-2700	263	21	12.6	60.8%	250 (95.1%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	59.5	189^th of 485 public middle schools	61.0%		41.1	287^th of 489 public middle schools	41.3%	98		48.1	43.4	35.2	41.9		39.0	31.6	28.4	32.8		$11,396	$1,266	$10,130
Sarah Scott Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 Grant St	Terre Haute	47802	Vigo County	Vigo County School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 462-4381	397	32	12.5	86.4%	252 (63.5%)	60 (15.1%)	23 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (15.6%)	19.6	388^th of 485 public middle schools	20.0%		20.1	389^th of 489 public middle schools	20.4%	1		18.5	15.0	30.8	21.4		13.9	13.1	11.3	12.8		$11,391	$950	$10,441
North Clay Middle School	Public	6-8	3450 W Sr 340	Brazil	47834	Clay County	Clay Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 448-1530	744	53	13.9	56.9%	693 (93.1%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.2%)	69.3	138^th of 485 public middle schools	71.5%		70.5	130^th of 489 public middle schools	73.4%	8		43.7	47.8	48.2	46.6		40.4	37.7	33.5	37.1		$10,401	$832	$9,569

Frequently Asked Questions about South Vermillion Middle School

What high school do graduates of South Vermillion Middle School attend?

Students who attend South Vermillion Middle School usually go on to attend South Vermillion High School

What is the racial makeup of South Vermillion Middle School?

Students at South Vermillion Middle School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend South Vermillion Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended South Vermillion Middle School.

What district is South Vermillion Middle School in?

South Vermillion Com School Corp

Is South Vermillion Middle School a good school?

South Vermillion Middle School ranks 339^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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