South Dearborn Middle School

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South Dearborn Middle School ranks 246 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Dearborn Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Aurora, Indiana, with a student population of 328 that is predominantly White (around 95%). The school is part of the South Dearborn Community School Corporation, which is ranked 159 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While South Dearborn Middle School has relatively low proficiency rates on the ILEARN assessments compared to the state and nearby schools, such as South Ripley Junior High and East Central Middle School, it has very low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.8% in recent years. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.14% to 50%, compared to some nearby schools like Milan Intermediate School (23.05% in 2022-2023).

South Dearborn Middle School's academic performance, as measured by ILEARN proficiency rates, has declined over the years, with the school ranking 153 out of 470 Indiana middle schools in 2013-2014 but falling to 246 out of 485 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is in contrast to the school's strengths, such as low chronic absenteeism, but highlights the need for the school and district to address the academic performance issues and explore ways to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-8

5850 Squire Pl
Aurora, IN 47001

(812) 926-6298

District: South Dearborn Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
246^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,655

Students who attend South Dearborn Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Dearborn High School

Feeder schools for South Dearborn Middle School:

Elementary:	Aurora Elementary School
	Dillsboro Elementary School
	Manchester Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 293

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

Hispanic:

1.7%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Dearborn Middle School ranks worse than 50.7% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.88. (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 (96.9%), Hispanic (1.7%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Dearborn Middle School is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare South Dearborn Middle School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Dearborn Middle School is $10,655.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks South Dearborn Middle School 246^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See South Dearborn Middle School in the ranking list.)

South Dearborn Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Dearborn Community School Corp 157^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Dearborn Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	48.33	123^rd	222	44.6%
2005	62.77	136^th	370	63.2%
2006	48.69	238^th	375	36.5%
2007	68.07	106^th	382	72.3%
2008	72.54	86^th	392	78.1%
2009	64.14	151^st	423	64.3%
2010	58.92	202^nd	428	52.8%
2011	57.36	228^th	451	49.4%
2012	45.65	287^th	447	35.8%
2013	56.25	227^th	444	48.9%
2014	66.97	153^rd	470	67.4%
2015	51.09	269^th	485	44.5%
2016	49.20	290^th	494	41.3%
2017	36.88	337^th	472	28.6%
2018	44.34	300^th	473	36.6%
2019	31.35	338^th	470	28.1%
2021	48.38	248^th	483	48.7%
2022	56.98	205^th	490	58.2%
2023	58.50	193^rd	489	60.5%
2024	48.88	246^th	485	49.3%

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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 Dearborn Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	768	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	771
2000	775	0	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	781
2001	777	0	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	784
2002	750	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	751
2003	750	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	751
2004	798	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	801
2005	774	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	777
2006	774	4	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	783
2007	431	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	434
2008	409	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	8	417
2009	437	0	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	10	452
2010	447	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	5	457
2011	462	0	2	4	0	0	4	0	472
2012	464	0	2	2	1	0	6	0	475
2013	442	0	2	2	1	0	9	0	456
2014	439	1	1	5	0	0	7	0	453
2015	403	0	0	7	0	0	10	0	420
2016	390	2	1	8	1	0	9	0	411
2017	392	0	1	8	3	0	10	0	414
2018	346	2	0	4	1	0	6	0	359
2019	327	2	3	4	0	0	9	0	345
2020	324	3	4	4	0	0	15	0	350
2021	337	3	0	4	1	1	10	0	356
2022	331	4	1	3	0	0	11	0	350
2023	311	2	1	7	1	0	6	0	328
2024	284	2	0	5	1	0	1	0	293

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 Dearborn Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	771	45.6	16.9	29.2
2000	781	47.2	16.5	26
2001	784	47.9	16.4	23.1
2002	751	48.9	15.4	27.4
2003	751	48.9	15.4	27.4
2004	801	49.0	16.3	25.6
2005	777	47.7	16.3	26.6
2006	783	46.4	16.9	27.7
2007	434	n/a	n/a	28.8
2008	417	28.8	14.5	31.5
2009	452	27.3	16.6	30.3
2010	457	27.2	16.7	37.8
2011	472	26.0	18.1	40.3
2012	475	26.0	18.2	42.7
2013	456	26.0	17.5	45.4
2014	453	27.0	16.7	47.2
2015	420	27.0	15.5	48.8
2016	411	26.0	15.8	51.8
2017	414	25.4	16.2	47.8
2018	359	26.8	13.3	50.1
2019	345	26.6	12.9	47.5
2020	350	25.2	13.8	47.1
2021	356	25.6	13.9	49.4
2022	350	24.0	14.5	41.1
2023	328	25.5	12.8	50
2024	293	24.0	12.2	50.9

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 Dearborn Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	771	45.6	16.9	29.2
2000	781	47.2	16.5	26
2001	784	47.9	16.4	23.1
2002	751	48.9	15.4	27.4
2003	751	48.9	15.4	27.4
2004	801	49.0	16.3	25.6
2005	777	47.7	16.3	26.6
2006	783	46.4	16.9	27.7
2007	434	n/a	n/a	28.8
2008	417	28.8	14.5	31.5
2009	452	27.3	16.6	30.3
2010	457	27.2	16.7	37.8
2011	472	26.0	18.1	40.3
2012	475	26.0	18.2	42.7
2013	456	26.0	17.5	45.4
2014	453	27.0	16.7	47.2
2015	420	27.0	15.5	48.8
2016	411	26.0	15.8	51.8
2017	414	25.4	16.2	47.8
2018	359	26.8	13.3	50.1
2019	345	26.6	12.9	47.5
2020	350	25.2	13.8	47.1
2021	356	25.6	13.9	49.4
2022	350	24.0	14.5	41.1
2023	328	25.5	12.8	50
2024	293	24.0	12.2	50.9

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 Dearborn Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$48 (0.5%)	$9,867 (99.5%)	$9,915
2020	$90 (0.9%)	$9,432 (99.0%)	$9,523
2021	$554 (5.5%)	$9,520 (94.5%)	$10,075
2022	$930 (8.7%)	$9,725 (91.3%)	$10,655

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Dearborn 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 338^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 193^rd of 489 Middle schools	32.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dearborn Middle School)	35.7	44	8.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dearborn Community School Corp)	35.7	44	8.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (South Dearborn Middle School)	29.8	24.1	5.7%
7th Grade Math (South Dearborn Community School Corp)	29.8	24.1	5.7%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dearborn Middle School)	43.7	55.6	11.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dearborn Community School Corp)	43.7	55.6	11.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (South Dearborn Middle School)	24.7	21.2	3.5%
8th Grade Math (South Dearborn Community School Corp)	24.7	21.2	3.5%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%
End of Course Biology (South Dearborn Middle School)	70.2	60.4	9.8%
End of Course Biology (South Dearborn Community School Corp)	29.3	22.7	6.6%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	345	328	4.9%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	4	7	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	327	311	4.9%
Two or More Races	9	6	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.5%	50%	2.5%

Schools Near South Dearborn 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
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	293	24	12.2	50.9%	284 (96.9%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	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
Greendale Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Tiger Blvd	Lawrenceburg	47025	Dearborn County	Lawrenceburg Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 537-7259	461	31	14.8	41.6%	408 (88.5%)	5 (1.1%)	19 (4.1%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.0%)	52.8	222^nd of 485 public middle schools	54.2%		57.9	199^th of 489 public middle schools	59.3%	23		30.9	53.6	44.0	42.6		20.4	30.7	25.8	25.5		96.9	$8,948	$911	$8,036
Ohio County Middle School	Public	6-8	436 S Mulberry St	Rising Sun	47040	Ohio County	Rising Sun-Ohio County Com	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 438-2626	197	19	10.4	46.7%	185 (93.9%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	31.3	338^th of 485 public middle schools	30.3%		30.1	344^th of 489 public middle schools	29.7%	6		32.7	30.0	37.5	33.3		16.4	8.6	15.6	13.2		61.1	$8,768	$263	$8,505
Milan Middle School	Public	7-8	609 N Warpath Dr	Milan	47031	Ripley County	Milan Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 654-1616	169	11	15.7	52.1%	164 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	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	161	14	11.7	59.0%	157 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)								(n/a)	29.2	28.4			28.9	41.6	38.8			40.4	32.6		$10,048	$693	$9,355
East Central Middle School	Public	6-8	8356 Schuman Rd	Saint Leon	47012	Franklin County	Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 576-3500	865	52	16.5	21.2%	820 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.5%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.1%)	77.2	99^th of 485 public middle schools	79.6%		73.9	107^th of 489 public middle schools	78.1%	8		42.9	46.7	52.8	47.6		46.1	49.1	41.7	45.6			$8,684	$584	$8,100
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	163	15	10.8	54.6%	161 (98.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about South Dearborn Middle School

Is South Dearborn Middle School a good school?

South Dearborn Middle School ranks 246^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

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

What is the racial makeup of South Dearborn Middle School?

Students at South Dearborn Middle School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.

What district is South Dearborn Middle School in?

South Dearborn Community School Corp

How many students attend South Dearborn Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 293 students attended South Dearborn Middle School.

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