South Grove Intermediate School

Summary:

South Grove Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Beech Grove, Indiana, serving grades 4-6 with a student population of 610 and is part of the Beech Grove City Schools district.

While South Grove Intermediate School has a higher percentage of White students (66.39%) compared to the surrounding schools, it faces several key challenges. The school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate (21.2%) compared to the state average and the nearby Beech Grove Middle School (36.7%). Academically, South Grove Intermediate School's performance, as measured by ILEARN test scores, is consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math for all grades at 22.01% and 21.3%, respectively, compared to the Beech Grove City Schools' scores of 27.98% and 24.71%.

South Grove Intermediate School also faces socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students (76.39%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant disadvantage compared to the surrounding schools, such as Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate and Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy. Additionally, the school's spending per student, while increasing over the years, is still lower than the nearby Beech Grove Middle School and the higher-performing Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate. These factors likely contribute to the school's underperformance compared to the nearby schools, and addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and support may be crucial for improving the educational outcomes of the students at South Grove Intermediate School.

Detail:

Public 4-6

851 S 9th Ave
Beech Grove, IN 46107

(317) 786-7687

District: Beech Grove City Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,739

Students who attend South Grove Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

Beech Grove Senior High School

Feeder schools for South Grove Intermediate School:

Elementary:	Central Elementary School
	Hornet Park Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 575

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.4%

African American:

12.9%

Hispanic:

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Grove Intermediate School ranks worse than 80.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.27. (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 Student population at South Grove Intermediate School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (65.4%), African American (12.9%), Hispanic (12.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Grove Intermediate School is 16. (See more...)

Compare South Grove Intermediate School employs 35.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Grove Intermediate School is $9,739.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for South Grove Intermediate School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	62.68	364^th	959	62.0%
2006	62.66	374^th	961	61.1%
2007	67.28	322^nd	985	67.3%
2008	45.86	650^th	996	34.7%
2009	57.56	487^th	1003	51.4%
2010	61.82	429^th	1009	57.5%
2011	65.10	384^th	1025	62.5%
2012	49.06	623^rd	1015	38.6%
2013	46.25	668^th	1035	35.5%
2014	47.18	663^rd	1036	36.0%
2015	39.61	721^st	1040	30.7%
2016	34.93	779^th	1046	25.5%
2017	26.59	831^st	1033	19.6%
2018	24.14	838^th	1027	18.4%
2019	26.41	813^th	1031	21.1%
2021	31.76	733^rd	1016	27.9%
2022	29.43	747^th	1020	26.8%
2023	22.99	794^th	1016	21.9%
2024	20.27	811^th	1010	19.7%

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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 Grove Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	376	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
1989	414	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	416
1990	453	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1991	436	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
1992	442	1	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
1993	450	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
1994	453	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
1995	460	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
1996	460	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
1997	520	2	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	528
1998	528	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	535
1999	537	5	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	549
2000	603	3	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	615
2001	543	9	6	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
2002	531	10	3	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	558
2003	531	10	3	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	558
2004	487	13	7	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	520
2005	487	19	6	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	524
2006	453	24	5	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	495
2007	450	30	8	11	5	n/a	n/a	17	521
2008	445	31	3	12	6	n/a	n/a	18	515
2009	466	28	1	10	3	n/a	n/a	15	523
2010	437	34	2	18	1	n/a	n/a	28	520
2011	483	45	4	39	5	1	33	0	610
2012	510	56	4	41	3	0	44	0	658
2013	499	51	3	43	2	0	37	0	635
2014	483	42	4	38	1	0	45	0	613
2015	511	48	3	38	2	0	48	0	650
2016	506	66	3	59	1	0	43	0	678
2017	510	70	5	74	0	0	52	0	711
2018	521	72	4	84	1	0	56	0	738
2019	484	75	1	65	0	0	65	0	690
2020	473	72	4	61	0	0	61	0	671
2021	446	89	5	58	1	0	67	0	666
2022	413	84	7	62	1	0	68	0	635
2023	405	81	4	66	0	0	54	0	610
2024	376	74	3	71	0	0	51	0	575

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Grove Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	380	18.4	20.6	11.3
1989	416	20.4	20.3	8.4
1990	458	21.4	21.4	10.7
1991	443	20.4	21.7	10.2
1992	451	20.6	21.8	14
1993	452	21.0	21.5	15.7
1994	456	20.6	22.1	18.6
1995	466	21.1	22.1	15.5
1996	466	21.1	22.1	15.5
1997	528	23.2	22.8	14.2
1998	535	23.1	23.2	13.6
1999	549	23.8	23.1	22.6
2000	615	25.8	23.8	22.8
2001	569	27.3	20.8	30.9
2002	558	28.5	19.6	35.8
2003	558	28.5	19.6	35.8
2004	520	27.5	18.9	38.3
2005	524	26.7	19.6	39.7
2006	495	27.7	17.9	40.8
2007	521	n/a	n/a	47.2
2008	515	27.5	18.7	54.1
2009	523	28.3	18.5	57.3
2010	520	27.6	18.7	67.5
2011	610	27.8	21.9	66.9
2012	658	31.0	21.2	69.6
2013	635	29.5	21.5	68.5
2014	613	30.0	20.4	73.2
2015	650	32.0	20.3	73.7
2016	678	33.0	20.5	74.3
2017	711	34.9	20.3	70.5
2018	738	n/a	n/a	75.5
2019	690	32.8	20.9	69.6
2020	671	31.8	21.0	65.1
2021	666	34.8	19.1	71.3
2022	635	40.0	15.8	53.2
2023	610	32.0	19.0	76.4
2024	575	35.8	16.0	70.6

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 Grove Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	380	18.4	20.6	11.3
1989	416	20.4	20.3	8.4
1990	458	21.4	21.4	10.7
1991	443	20.4	21.7	10.2
1992	451	20.6	21.8	14
1993	452	21.0	21.5	15.7
1994	456	20.6	22.1	18.6
1995	466	21.1	22.1	15.5
1996	466	21.1	22.1	15.5
1997	528	23.2	22.8	14.2
1998	535	23.1	23.2	13.6
1999	549	23.8	23.1	22.6
2000	615	25.8	23.8	22.8
2001	569	27.3	20.8	30.9
2002	558	28.5	19.6	35.8
2003	558	28.5	19.6	35.8
2004	520	27.5	18.9	38.3
2005	524	26.7	19.6	39.7
2006	495	27.7	17.9	40.8
2007	521	n/a	n/a	47.2
2008	515	27.5	18.7	54.1
2009	523	28.3	18.5	57.3
2010	520	27.6	18.7	67.5
2011	610	27.8	21.9	66.9
2012	658	31.0	21.2	69.6
2013	635	29.5	21.5	68.5
2014	613	30.0	20.4	73.2
2015	650	32.0	20.3	73.7
2016	678	33.0	20.5	74.3
2017	711	34.9	20.3	70.5
2018	738	n/a	n/a	75.5
2019	690	32.8	20.9	69.6
2020	671	31.8	21.0	65.1
2021	666	34.8	19.1	71.3
2022	635	40.0	15.8	53.2
2023	610	32.0	19.0	76.4
2024	575	35.8	16.0	70.6

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 Grove Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$378 (4.7%)	$7,632 (95.3%)	$8,010
2020	$508 (6.0%)	$7,911 (94.0%)	$8,419
2021	$967 (10.4%)	$8,307 (89.6%)	$9,274
2022	$1,206 (12.4%)	$8,533 (87.6%)	$9,739

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Grove Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 813^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 794^th of 1016 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Grove Intermediate School)	28.9	22.4	6.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Beech Grove City Schools)	28.9	22.4	6.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (South Grove Intermediate School)	31.9	29.2	2.7%
4th Grade Math (Beech Grove City Schools)	31.9	29.2	2.7%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (South Grove Intermediate School)	28.4	23.6	4.8%
4th Grade Science (Beech Grove City Schools)	28.4	23.6	4.8%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Grove Intermediate School)	37.7	19	18.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Beech Grove City Schools)	37.7	19	18.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (South Grove Intermediate School)	27.5	15.6	11.9%
5th Grade Math (Beech Grove City Schools)	27.5	15.6	11.9%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (South Grove Intermediate School)	32.1	11.4	20.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Beech Grove City Schools)	32.1	11.4	20.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Grove Intermediate School)	35.9	27.8	8.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Beech Grove City Schools)	35.9	27.8	8.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (South Grove Intermediate School)	36.4	23.7	12.7%
6th Grade Math (Beech Grove City Schools)	36.4	23.7	12.7%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (South Grove Intermediate School)	32.7	24.4	8.4%
6th Grade Science (Beech Grove City Schools)	32.7	24.4	8.4%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	690	610	11.6%
African American	75	81	8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	65	66	1.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	484	405	16.3%
Two or More Races	65	54	16.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.6%	76.4%	6.8%

Schools Near South Grove Intermediate 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 4th Grade	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 4th Grade	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 Grove Intermediate School	Public	4-6	851 S 9th Ave	Beech Grove	46107	Marion County	Beech Grove City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 786-7687	575	36	16.0	70.6%	376 (65.4%)	74 (12.9%)	71 (12.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.9%)								(n/a)	26.4	19.4	20.4			22.0	33.0	14.3	17.1			21.3	17.9	$9,739	$1,206	$8,533
Beech Grove Middle School	Public	7-8	1248 Buffalo St	Beech Grove	46107	Marion County	Beech Grove City Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 784-6649	434	30	14.3	71.2%	283 (65.2%)	62 (14.3%)	45 (10.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.7%)	46.9	262^nd of 485 public middle schools	46.0%		46.1	262^nd of 489 public middle schools	46.4%					30.3	47.5	39.2				17.1	26.9	22.1		$12,721	$1,171	$11,550
Southport Middle School	Public	7-8	5715 S Keystone	Indianapolis	46227	Marion County	Perry Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 789-4600	1,210	71	16.9	77.4%	386 (31.9%)	153 (12.6%)	303 (25.0%)	319 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	45 (3.7%)	44.6	276^th of 485 public middle schools	43.1%		48.8	252^nd of 489 public middle schools	48.5%	24				32.3	37.9	35.0				22.4	26.9	24.6		$10,752	$1,496	$9,256
Southport 6th Grade Academy	Public	6	5715 S Keystone Ave	Indianapolis	46227	Marion County	Perry Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 789-1400	660	43	15.2	78.6%	215 (32.6%)	104 (15.8%)	138 (20.9%)	160 (24.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.4%)								(n/a)			37.2			37.2			30.7			30.7		$11,030	$1,287	$9,743
Edgewood Intermediate School	Public	4-6	7620 Edgewood	Indianapolis	46239	Marion County	Franklin Township Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 803-5024	1,265	72	17.5	60.2%	636 (50.3%)	135 (10.7%)	145 (11.5%)	260 (20.6%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	83 (6.6%)								(n/a)	40.9	39.6	37.0			39.2	45.1	43.6	29.1			39.3	46.7	$8,233	$714	$7,518
Paramount Englewood	Public, Charter	5-8	1849 E Pleasant Run S Pkwy Dri	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Paramount Englewood	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 741-9589	228	12	19.0	68.0%	42 (18.4%)	119 (52.2%)	51 (22.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.6%)	58.2	198^th of 485 public middle schools	59.2%		81.7	70^th of 489 public middle schools	85.7%	128		35.3	38.7	38.3	36.5	37.7		29.4	25.8	34.6	51.6	36.5	5.9	$12,647	$4,142	$8,505
HW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet Midl	Public, Magnet	7-8	510 Laurel Street	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(317) 226-4228	463	37	12.5	73.2%	57 (12.3%)	166 (35.9%)	207 (44.7%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.8%)	10.8	441^st of 485 public middle schools	9.1%		13	431^st of 489 public middle schools	11.9%	10				12.3	16.9	14.5				6.1	7.1	6.6		$18,213	$2,515	$15,698
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle	Public	5-8	8575 E Raymond St	Indianapolis	46239	Marion County	MSD Warren Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 532-8900	1,087	72	15.1	68.3%	250 (23.0%)	495 (45.5%)	235 (21.6%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	99 (9.1%)	16	410^th of 485 public middle schools	15.5%		18.9	399^th of 489 public middle schools	18.4%	11		22.8	17.0	18.5	21.7	20.0		21.3	16.7	10.4	6.1	13.6	12.6	$11,991	$1,500	$10,492
Irvington Community Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	6040 E. Pleasant Run Parkway	Indianapolis	46219	Marion County	Irvington Community School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 357-1170	214			65.4%	132 (61.7%)	27 (12.6%)	35 (16.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.9%)	33.7	328^th of 485 public middle schools	32.4%					(n/a)			22.7	38.4	36.6	32.9			15.2	13.7	19.7	16.2
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate	Public	4-6	8735 Indian Creek Rd	Indianapolis	46259	Marion County	Franklin Township Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 803-5900	1,355	75	18.0	52.6%	740 (54.6%)	198 (14.6%)	108 (8.0%)	225 (16.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (6.0%)								(n/a)	48.3	45.0	53.1			49.0	54.6	49.2	46.3			49.9	54.4	$8,596	$714	$7,882

Frequently Asked Questions about South Grove Intermediate School

What high school do graduates of South Grove Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend South Grove Intermediate School usually go on to attend Beech Grove Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of South Grove Intermediate School?

Students at South Grove Intermediate School are 65% White, 13% African American, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

How many students attend South Grove Intermediate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 575 students attended South Grove Intermediate School.

What district is South Grove Intermediate School in?

Beech Grove City Schools

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