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Sullivan Middle School

Summary:

Sullivan Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Sullivan, Indiana, with a student population of 298. It is part of the Southwest School Corporation district, which is ranked 182 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sullivan Middle School consistently performs above the district and state averages in ILEARN test scores for English Language Arts and Math, with 41.93% of students proficient or better in ELA and 44.76% proficient or better in Math, compared to 37.59% and 40.91% for the district, respectively. However, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 18.4% compared to the nearby Carlisle Middle School at 7.7%, though it has shown improvement, decreasing from 24.0% in 2021-2022. Additionally, Sullivan Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 48.99%, compared to Honey Creek Middle School at 39.31% and Carlisle Middle School at 64.37%.

Sullivan Middle School's student population is predominantly White at 95.97%, in contrast to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools like Honey Creek Middle School. The school also has a higher per-student spending of $10,507 in 2021-2022, compared to the nearby White River Valley Middle School at $8,072 and Carlisle Middle School at $10,661. These factors suggest that Sullivan Middle School is a strong-performing school within its district, with a focus on academic achievement and a relatively homogeneous student population, while also addressing challenges related to chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 415 W Frakes St
       Sullivan, IN  47882

(812) 268-4000

District: Southwest School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
132nd of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,507 Help


Students who attend Sullivan Middle School usually attend:

High:    Sullivan High School

Feeder schools for Sullivan Middle School:

Elementary:    Carlisle Elementary School
    Sullivan Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  361

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.0%
Two or more races:
1.4%
Hispanic:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sullivan Middle School ranks better than 72.8% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.31. (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 (97%), two or more races (1.4%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sullivan Middle School is 19.1. (See more...)
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Compare Sullivan Middle School employs 18.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sullivan Middle School is $10,507.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sullivan Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sullivan Middle School 132nd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Sullivan Middle School in the ranking list.)

Southwest School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest School Corporation 183rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sullivan Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 35.48 298th 370 19.5%
2006 30.69 316th 375 15.7%
2007 45.52 259th 382 32.2%
2008 54.51 203rd 392 48.2%
2009 79.68 58th 423 86.3%
2010 81.09 44th 428 89.7%
2011 85.04 30th 451 93.3%
2012 73.49 89th 447 80.1%
2013 66.70 148th 444 66.7%
2014 69.41 128th 470 72.8%
2015 74.85 94th 485 80.6%
2016 81.32 53rd 494 89.3%
2017 74.88 97th 472 79.4%
2018 61.65 196th 473 58.6%
2019 72.15 113th 470 76.0%
2021 73.79 109th 483 77.4%
2022 80.24 81st 490 83.5%
2023 80.11 81st 489 83.4%
2024 70.31 132nd 485 72.8%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sullivan Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 316 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1992 324 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1993 309 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1994 344 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1995 330 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1996 330 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1997 320 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1998 349 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1999 347 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2000 307 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2001 330 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 337
2002 232 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 235
2003 232 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 235
2004 220 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2005 229 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2006 213 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2007 188 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 5 196
2008 183 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 4 189
2009 181 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 3 186
2010 286 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 4 292
2011 277 0 2 9 1 0 4 0 293
2012 300 0 0 6 1 0 8 0 315
2013 303 1 0 8 0 0 9 0 321
2014 338 0 0 2 0 0 9 0 349
2015 320 4 1 4 1 0 6 0 336
2016 301 1 2 4 1 0 5 0 314
2017 271 2 2 5 1 0 7 0 288
2018 281 4 1 2 0 0 5 0 293
2019 282 2 0 1 1 0 7 0 293
2020 295 1 0 7 1 0 8 0 312
2021 273 2 0 7 1 0 9 0 292
2022 297 1 0 5 1 0 11 0 315
2023 286 1 0 4 1 0 6 0 298
2024 350 0 1 4 1 0 5 0 361

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 Sullivan Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 317 16.6 19.0 15.5
1992 324 17.9 18.1 16.4
1993 309 17.7 17.5 15.5
1994 345 17.0 20.3 17.1
1995 332 18.3 18.1 21.4
1996 332 18.3 18.1 21.4
1997 321 18.1 17.7 23.4
1998 351 19.0 18.5 19.7
1999 348 17.6 19.8 21.8
2000 313 18.0 17.4 24
2001 337 18.6 18.1 28.5
2002 235 12.3 19.1 30.2
2003 235 12.3 19.1 30.2
2004 222 12.0 18.5 28.4
2005 230 12.1 19.0 27.4
2006 213 12.2 17.5 35.2
2007 196 n/a n/a 39.3
2008 189 11.9 15.9 42.2
2009 186 12.0 15.5 48.6
2010 292 17.0 17.1 45.8
2011 293 11.0 26.5 36.5
2012 315 19.0 16.5 41
2013 321 17.0 18.8 46.1
2014 349 15.0 23.2 46.4
2015 336 17.0 19.7 47
2016 314 18.0 17.4 44.3
2017 288 17.4 16.4 43.8
2018 293 20.0 14.6 43.7
2019 293 20.0 14.6 46.1
2020 312 21.0 14.8 46.2
2021 292 18.0 16.2 42.1
2022 315 18.8 16.7 43.2
2023 298 16.5 18.0 49
2024 361 18.8 19.1 48.2

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 Sullivan Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 317 16.6 19.0 15.5
1992 324 17.9 18.1 16.4
1993 309 17.7 17.5 15.5
1994 345 17.0 20.3 17.1
1995 332 18.3 18.1 21.4
1996 332 18.3 18.1 21.4
1997 321 18.1 17.7 23.4
1998 351 19.0 18.5 19.7
1999 348 17.6 19.8 21.8
2000 313 18.0 17.4 24
2001 337 18.6 18.1 28.5
2002 235 12.3 19.1 30.2
2003 235 12.3 19.1 30.2
2004 222 12.0 18.5 28.4
2005 230 12.1 19.0 27.4
2006 213 12.2 17.5 35.2
2007 196 n/a n/a 39.3
2008 189 11.9 15.9 42.2
2009 186 12.0 15.5 48.6
2010 292 17.0 17.1 45.8
2011 293 11.0 26.5 36.5
2012 315 19.0 16.5 41
2013 321 17.0 18.8 46.1
2014 349 15.0 23.2 46.4
2015 336 17.0 19.7 47
2016 314 18.0 17.4 44.3
2017 288 17.4 16.4 43.8
2018 293 20.0 14.6 43.7
2019 293 20.0 14.6 46.1
2020 312 21.0 14.8 46.2
2021 292 18.0 16.2 42.1
2022 315 18.8 16.7 43.2
2023 298 16.5 18.0 49
2024 361 18.8 19.1 48.2

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 Sullivan Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $31 (0.3%) $9,061 (99.7%) $9,092
2020 $170 (1.8%) $9,159 (98.2%) $9,328
2021 $419 (4.0%) $9,946 (96.0%) $10,365
2022 $559 (5.3%) $9,948 (94.7%) $10,506

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sullivan 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 113th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 81st of 489 Middle schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan Middle School)51.458.1
 6.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest School Corporation)45.756.3
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Sullivan Middle School)67.165.1
 2%
   6th Grade Math (Southwest School Corporation)56.557.1
 0.6%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Sullivan Middle School)64.351.2
 13.1%
   6th Grade Science (Southwest School Corporation)58.748.2
 10.5%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan Middle School)65.643.7
 22%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest School Corporation)62.140.3
 21.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Sullivan Middle School)62.246.8
 15.4%
   7th Grade Math (Southwest School Corporation)61.241.9
 19.3%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan Middle School)46.842.7
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest School Corporation)46.346.8
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Sullivan Middle School)31.940
 8.1%
   8th Grade Math (Southwest School Corporation)32.433
 0.6%
   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 Students293298
 1.7%
African American21
 50%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White282286
 1.4%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%49%
 2.9%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 361 students attended Sullivan Middle School.

Sullivan Middle School ranks 132nd of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Sullivan Middle School are 97% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend Sullivan Middle School usually go on to attend Sullivan High School


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