Owen Valley Middle School

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Owen Valley Middle School ranks 213 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Owen Valley Middle School is a public middle school serving 344 students in grades 7-8 in Spencer, Indiana, which is part of the Monroe County Community School Corp. While the school has seen some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism and lower academic performance compared to nearby schools, it also has unique characteristics that are worth understanding.

One notable aspect of Owen Valley Middle School is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.02%) compared to nearby schools like Jackson Creek Middle School, which has a more diverse student population. Additionally, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.4% to 40.5% over the past few years, which is notably higher than the surrounding schools. Academically, Owen Valley Middle School's proficiency rates in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 41.93% and 27.02% of students meeting proficiency in 2023-2024, respectively.

Interestingly, Owen Valley Middle School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.53% to 55.23% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. This suggests that the school may be serving a population with lower socioeconomic status, which could be contributing to the lower academic performance. Despite these challenges, the school has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $10,149 in 2018-2019 to $11,615 in 2021-2022, indicating a potential investment in improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-8

626 W St Hwy 46
Spencer, IN 47460

(812) 829-2249

District: Spencer-Owen Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
213^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,615

Students who attend Owen Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Owen Valley Community High School

Feeder schools for Owen Valley Middle School:

Elementary:	Gosport Elementary School
	McCormick's Creek Elementary School
	Patricksburg Elementary School
	Spencer Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 338

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Owen Valley Middle School ranks better than 56.1% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.14. (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 (92.9%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Owen Valley Middle School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Owen Valley Middle School employs 26.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Owen Valley Middle School is $11,615.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Owen Valley Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Owen Valley Middle School 213^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Owen Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Spencer-Owen Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Spencer-Owen Community Schools 184^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Owen Valley Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	29.93	313^th	370	15.4%
2006	25.08	326^th	375	13.1%
2007	33.75	316^th	382	17.3%
2008	37.42	301^st	392	23.2%
2009	49.43	249^th	423	41.1%
2011	57.24	229^th	451	49.2%
2012	50.46	262^nd	447	41.4%
2013	64.48	160^th	444	64.0%
2014	67.41	149^th	470	68.3%
2015	67.45	147^th	485	69.7%
2016	54.54	248^th	494	49.8%
2017	51.11	265^th	472	43.9%
2018	45.74	291^st	473	38.5%
2019	46.48	268^th	470	43.0%
2021	42.22	286^th	483	40.8%
2022	54.93	223^rd	490	54.5%
2023	45.42	265^th	489	45.8%
2024	55.14	213^th	485	56.1%

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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 Owen Valley Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	626	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	626
1989	651	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	653
1990	677	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	679
1991	674	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	681
1992	699	1	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	708
1993	720	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	728
1994	732	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	735
1995	742	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	747
1996	742	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	747
1997	756	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	760
1998	752	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	755
1999	771	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	773
2000	725	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	727
2001	486	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	487
2002	530	3	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	536
2003	530	3	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	536
2004	547	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	550
2005	548	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	552
2006	522	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	524
2007	481	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	4	488
2008	466	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	1	471
2009	490	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	2	494
2010	463	2	3	0	9	n/a	n/a	3	480
2011	436	3	5	1	4	0	2	0	451
2012	437	3	3	4	5	0	6	0	458
2013	433	1	1	1	3	0	9	0	448
2014	423	3	1	2	0	0	14	0	443
2015	410	4	3	3	0	0	10	0	430
2016	359	2	4	3	1	0	8	0	377
2017	361	2	5	3	2	0	6	0	379
2018	384	2	3	5	2	0	5	0	401
2019	374	2	3	5	1	0	8	0	393
2020	345	3	2	4	1	0	8	0	363
2021	336	1	2	4	1	0	8	0	352
2022	340	0	1	6	2	0	9	0	358
2023	320	0	1	9	2	0	12	0	344
2024	314	0	2	10	2	0	10	0	338

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 Owen Valley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	626	31.3	20.0	15.5
1989	653	33.8	19.3	17.6
1990	679	36.2	18.7	17.4
1991	681	37.9	17.9	16
1992	708	35.3	20.0	19.4
1993	728	40.6	17.9	18.7
1994	735	43.1	17.1	23.8
1995	747	43.0	17.4	22
1996	747	43.0	17.4	22
1997	760	44.7	17.0	22.7
1998	755	46.5	16.2	20.1
1999	773	46.8	16.5	29.5
2000	727	50.5	14.4	28.1
2001	487	35.0	13.9	34.1
2002	536	33.8	15.9	38.8
2003	536	33.8	15.9	38.8
2004	550	32.1	17.1	38.4
2005	552	29.8	18.5	35.9
2006	524	30.1	17.4	43.5
2007	488	n/a	n/a	44.2
2008	471	31.3	15.0	42.6
2009	494	32.1	15.4	44.5
2010	480	32.0	15.0	46.1
2011	451	26.7	16.8	46.3
2012	458	27.0	16.9	50.2
2013	448	27.0	16.5	50
2014	443	25.0	17.7	50.6
2015	430	25.0	17.2	51.9
2016	377	25.0	15.0	54.4
2017	379	22.0	17.1	49.6
2018	401	26.0	15.4	52.1
2019	393	29.0	13.5	55
2020	363	32.5	11.1	51.2
2021	352	33.2	10.5	46.6
2022	358	29.6	12.0	45.5
2023	344	23.1	14.8	55.2
2024	338	26.2	12.9	55.3

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 Owen Valley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	626	31.3	20.0	15.5
1989	653	33.8	19.3	17.6
1990	679	36.2	18.7	17.4
1991	681	37.9	17.9	16
1992	708	35.3	20.0	19.4
1993	728	40.6	17.9	18.7
1994	735	43.1	17.1	23.8
1995	747	43.0	17.4	22
1996	747	43.0	17.4	22
1997	760	44.7	17.0	22.7
1998	755	46.5	16.2	20.1
1999	773	46.8	16.5	29.5
2000	727	50.5	14.4	28.1
2001	487	35.0	13.9	34.1
2002	536	33.8	15.9	38.8
2003	536	33.8	15.9	38.8
2004	550	32.1	17.1	38.4
2005	552	29.8	18.5	35.9
2006	524	30.1	17.4	43.5
2007	488	n/a	n/a	44.2
2008	471	31.3	15.0	42.6
2009	494	32.1	15.4	44.5
2010	480	32.0	15.0	46.1
2011	451	26.7	16.8	46.3
2012	458	27.0	16.9	50.2
2013	448	27.0	16.5	50
2014	443	25.0	17.7	50.6
2015	430	25.0	17.2	51.9
2016	377	25.0	15.0	54.4
2017	379	22.0	17.1	49.6
2018	401	26.0	15.4	52.1
2019	393	29.0	13.5	55
2020	363	32.5	11.1	51.2
2021	352	33.2	10.5	46.6
2022	358	29.6	12.0	45.5
2023	344	23.1	14.8	55.2
2024	338	26.2	12.9	55.3

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 Owen Valley Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$179 (1.8%)	$9,970 (98.2%)	$10,149
2020	$190 (1.8%)	$10,313 (98.2%)	$10,504
2021	$629 (5.6%)	$10,537 (94.4%)	$11,166
2022	$1,778 (15.3%)	$9,837 (84.7%)	$11,615

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Owen Valley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 268^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 265^th of 489 Middle schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Owen Valley Middle School)	45.2	29.6	15.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer-Owen Community Schools)	45.2	29.6	15.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Owen Valley Middle School)	29	21	8%
7th Grade Math (Spencer-Owen Community Schools)	29	21	8%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Owen Valley Middle School)	50.8	44.2	6.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer-Owen Community Schools)	50.8	44.2	6.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Owen Valley Middle School)	34	26.1	7.9%
8th Grade Math (Spencer-Owen Community Schools)	34	26.1	7.9%
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	393	344	12.5%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	5	9	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	374	320	14.4%
Two or More Races	8	12	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55%	55.2%	0.3%

Schools Near Owen Valley 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 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
Owen Valley Middle School	Public	7-8	626 W St Hwy 46	Spencer	47460	Owen County	Spencer-Owen Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 829-2249	338	26	12.9	55.3%	314 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	55.1	213^th of 485 public middle schools	56.1%		45.4	265^th of 489 public middle schools	45.8%	52			37.4	46.8	41.9			25.3	28.9	27.0			$11,615	$1,778	$9,837
Edgewood Junior High School	Public	6-8	851 W Edgewood Dr	Ellettsville	47429	Monroe County	Richland-Bean Blossom C S C	No	No	No	No	(812) 876-2005	620	41	15.3	39.0%	548 (88.4%)	9 (1.5%)	33 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.8%)	67.6	152^nd of 485 public middle schools	68.7%		61.8	173^rd of 489 public middle schools	64.6%	21		51.2	42.1	50.0	47.7		46.3	31.5	28.1	35.2		100.0	$9,646	$587	$9,060
Tri-North Middle School	Public	7-8	1000 W 15th St	Bloomington	47404	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-7745	543	42	13.0	42.7%	375 (69.1%)	46 (8.5%)	38 (7.0%)	33 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (9.0%)	83.1	65^th of 485 public middle schools	86.6%		85.6	56^th of 489 public middle schools	88.5%	9			48.7	54.2	51.4			48.9	44.8	46.9			$11,354	$912	$10,442
Cloverdale Middle School	Public	5-8	312 E Logan St	Cloverdale	46120	Putnam County	Cloverdale Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 795-2900	298	20	15.2	73.8%	283 (95.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	50.5	239^th of 485 public middle schools	50.7%		56.3	210^th of 489 public middle schools	57.1%	29	32.4	42.7	34.1	34.3	35.7	36.6	44.1	25.9	21.4	31.6	38.0		$9,713	$966	$8,747
Eastern Greene Middle School	Public	5-8	10503 E St Rd 54	Bloomfield	47424	Greene County	Eastern Greene Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 825-5010	272	23	11.9	51.5%	259 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	55.3	212^th of 485 public middle schools	56.3%		57.2	205^th of 489 public middle schools	58.1%	7		35.4	39.1	32.4	35.4		25.3	42.5	37.1	35.4			$9,836	$1,127	$8,709
Lora L Batchelor Middle School	Public	7-8	900 Gordon Pike	Bloomington	47403	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-7763	474	37	12.8	48.3%	359 (75.7%)	25 (5.3%)	39 (8.2%)	11 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (8.2%)	58	201^st of 485 public middle schools	58.6%		59.8	187^th of 489 public middle schools	61.8%	14			34.1	35.2	34.7			34.5	41.3	38.0			$12,859	$1,511	$11,349
Jackson Creek Middle School	Public	7-8	3980 S Sare Rd	Bloomington	47401	Monroe County	Monroe County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 330-2451	535	38	13.9	27.3%	395 (73.8%)	22 (4.1%)	33 (6.2%)	34 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.3%)	96.3	9^th of 485 public middle schools	98.1%		95.6	9^th of 489 public middle schools	98.2%				63.7	65.0	64.4			66.9	62.0	64.5			$11,691	$1,052	$10,639

Frequently Asked Questions about Owen Valley Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Owen Valley Middle School?

Students at Owen Valley Middle School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Owen Valley Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 338 students attended Owen Valley Middle School.

Is Owen Valley Middle School a good school?

Owen Valley Middle School ranks 213^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Owen Valley Middle School in?

Spencer-Owen Community Schools

What high school do graduates of Owen Valley Middle School attend?

Students who attend Owen Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Owen Valley Community High School

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