Scottsburg Middle School

Q: Is Scottsburg Middle School a good school?

Scottsburg Middle School ranks 164 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Scottsburg Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Scottsburg, Indiana, with a student population of 537 and a predominantly White student body (over 92%). While the school's test scores are generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, it faces some challenges, including relatively high chronic absenteeism rates and a high percentage of students (over 60%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby middle schools like Silver Creek Middle School and Charlestown Middle School, Scottsburg Middle School has similar or slightly lower test scores, but higher chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting it may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population. However, the school has seen an increase in spending per student, from $8,289 in 2018-2019 to $11,385 in 2021-2022, which is higher than some nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Scottsburg Middle School's statewide ranking has improved over the years, moving from 297 out of 483 Indiana middle schools in 2020-2021 to 164 out of 485 in 2023-2024. This indicates that the school is making progress, and with the resources it has, it may be able to address areas of concern, such as chronic absenteeism and academic performance, to better serve its students and the surrounding Scott County School District 2 community.

Detail:

Public 6-8

425 S 3rd St
Scottsburg, IN 47170

(812) 752-8926

District: Scott County School District 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
164^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,385

Students who attend Scottsburg Middle School usually attend:

High:

Scottsburg Senior High School

Feeder schools for Scottsburg Middle School:

Elementary:	Johnson Elementary School
	Lexington Elementary School
	Scottsburg Elementary School
	Vienna-Finley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 576

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scottsburg Middle School ranks better than 66.2% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.49. (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 (92.2%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scottsburg Middle School is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Scottsburg Middle School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scottsburg Middle School is $11,385.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Scottsburg Middle School 164^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Scottsburg Middle School in the ranking list.)

Scott County School District 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County School District 2 107^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Scottsburg Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	68.02	53^rd	222	76.1%
2005	50.50	215^th	370	41.9%
2006	51.40	222^nd	375	40.8%
2007	52.43	218^th	382	42.9%
2008	56.53	183^rd	392	53.3%
2009	52.04	228^th	423	46.1%
2010	45.67	280^th	428	34.6%
2011	42.81	322^nd	451	28.6%
2012	50.85	259^th	447	42.1%
2013	52.44	247^th	444	44.4%
2014	51.65	274^th	470	41.7%
2015	41.65	328^th	485	32.4%
2016	62.58	193^rd	494	60.9%
2017	54.46	239^th	472	49.4%
2018	55.69	238^th	473	49.7%
2019	49.37	255^th	470	45.7%
2021	40.55	297^th	483	38.5%
2022	61.48	181^st	490	63.1%
2023	59.88	184^th	489	62.4%
2024	65.49	164^th	485	66.2%

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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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by a parent
Monday, February 18, 2013

You have got to take the time to tour this school. The middle school is where the district's 1:1 technology initiative started about 2 years ago. Tests scores are up and the students are truly involved in 21st Century learning! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Scottsburg Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	401	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1989	389	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	391
1990	424	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
1991	462	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	469
1992	673	0	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	682
1993	665	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	666
1994	650	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	653
1995	659	0	5	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	669
1996	659	0	5	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	669
1997	655	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	655
1998	620	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	622
1999	614	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	614
2000	582	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	583
2001	583	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
2002	689	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	695
2003	689	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	695
2004	704	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	704
2005	704	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	710
2006	700	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	704
2007	681	0	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	6	697
2008	670	1	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	6	688
2009	653	0	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	7	670
2010	664	0	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	8	684
2011	620	2	1	14	2	0	7	0	646
2012	617	3	1	15	3	1	11	0	651
2013	584	3	4	15	2	2	14	0	624
2014	582	2	7	17	2	3	7	0	620
2015	553	0	7	21	1	4	8	0	594
2016	558	1	7	19	2	2	9	0	598
2017	583	0	6	23	2	3	9	0	626
2018	564	1	6	13	2	1	11	0	598
2019	584	0	4	14	1	1	11	0	615
2020	587	1	1	21	0	0	15	0	625
2021	559	4	1	25	1	0	13	0	603
2022	518	3	1	22	1	0	5	0	550
2023	497	4	2	23	1	1	9	0	537
2024	531	4	0	26	1	1	13	0	576

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 Scottsburg Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	407	21.0	19.3	33.2
1989	391	21.0	18.6	21.7
1990	426	21.0	20.2	19.5
1991	469	21.0	22.3	17.3
1992	682	29.0	23.5	27.9
1993	666	32.0	20.8	24.9
1994	653	31.7	20.6	23.9
1995	669	21.1	31.7	24.5
1996	669	21.1	31.7	24.5
1997	655	32.5	20.2	27
1998	622	31.4	19.8	26.4
1999	614	33.5	18.3	34.2
2000	583	31.5	18.5	32.6
2001	585	19.1	30.6	29.7
2002	695	34.8	20.0	39.4
2003	695	34.8	20.0	39.4
2004	704	34.9	20.2	39.8
2005	710	34.9	20.3	42.5
2006	704	35.4	19.9	38.9
2007	697	n/a	n/a	45.6
2008	688	36.0	19.1	43.7
2009	670	35.7	18.8	41.5
2010	684	34.8	19.6	48.4
2011	646	34.5	18.6	50.3
2012	651	36.0	18.0	55.3
2013	624	34.0	18.3	49.8
2014	620	33.0	18.7	53.2
2015	594	33.0	18.0	55.9
2016	598	30.0	19.9	55.9
2017	626	40.3	15.5	57
2018	598	41.4	14.4	55.7
2019	615	40.9	15.0	57.6
2020	625	41.1	15.1	56.8
2021	603	41.1	14.6	59.2
2022	550	40.0	13.7	60.9
2023	537	39.5	13.5	60.3
2024	576	37.0	15.5	59

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 Scottsburg Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	407	21.0	19.3	33.2
1989	391	21.0	18.6	21.7
1990	426	21.0	20.2	19.5
1991	469	21.0	22.3	17.3
1992	682	29.0	23.5	27.9
1993	666	32.0	20.8	24.9
1994	653	31.7	20.6	23.9
1995	669	21.1	31.7	24.5
1996	669	21.1	31.7	24.5
1997	655	32.5	20.2	27
1998	622	31.4	19.8	26.4
1999	614	33.5	18.3	34.2
2000	583	31.5	18.5	32.6
2001	585	19.1	30.6	29.7
2002	695	34.8	20.0	39.4
2003	695	34.8	20.0	39.4
2004	704	34.9	20.2	39.8
2005	710	34.9	20.3	42.5
2006	704	35.4	19.9	38.9
2007	697	n/a	n/a	45.6
2008	688	36.0	19.1	43.7
2009	670	35.7	18.8	41.5
2010	684	34.8	19.6	48.4
2011	646	34.5	18.6	50.3
2012	651	36.0	18.0	55.3
2013	624	34.0	18.3	49.8
2014	620	33.0	18.7	53.2
2015	594	33.0	18.0	55.9
2016	598	30.0	19.9	55.9
2017	626	40.3	15.5	57
2018	598	41.4	14.4	55.7
2019	615	40.9	15.0	57.6
2020	625	41.1	15.1	56.8
2021	603	41.1	14.6	59.2
2022	550	40.0	13.7	60.9
2023	537	39.5	13.5	60.3
2024	576	37.0	15.5	59

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 Scottsburg Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$469 (5.7%)	$7,820 (94.3%)	$8,289
2020	$451 (5.3%)	$7,999 (94.7%)	$8,451
2021	$652 (7.1%)	$8,578 (92.9%)	$9,229
2022	$1,195 (10.5%)	$10,190 (89.5%)	$11,384

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scottsburg Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 255^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 184^th of 489 Middle schools	16.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Scottsburg Middle School)	46.4	42.6	3.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District 2)	46.4	42.6	3.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Scottsburg Middle School)	39.1	36.1	3%
6th Grade Math (Scott County School District 2)	39.1	36.1	3%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Scottsburg Middle School)	45.6	40.9	4.7%
6th Grade Science (Scott County School District 2)	45.6	40.9	4.7%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Scottsburg Middle School)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District 2)	45.6	41.2	4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Scottsburg Middle School)	37.9	28.1	9.8%
7th Grade Math (Scott County School District 2)	37.9	28.1	9.8%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Scottsburg Middle School)	50.9	44.1	6.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District 2)	50.9	44.1	6.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Scottsburg Middle School)	30.1	28.7	1.4%
8th Grade Math (Scott County School District 2)	30.1	28.7	1.4%
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	615	537	12.7%
African American	0	4
American Indian	1	1
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	14	23	64.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	584	497	14.9%
Two or More Races	11	9	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.6%	60.3%	2.8%

Schools Near Scottsburg 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
Scottsburg Middle School	Public	6-8	425 S 3rd St	Scottsburg	47170	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	No	No	No	(812) 752-8926	576	37	15.5	59.0%	531 (92.2%)	4 (0.7%)	26 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	65.5	164^th of 485 public middle schools	66.2%		59.9	184^th of 489 public middle schools	62.4%	20		36.0	44.7	50.0	43.2		43.4	33.2	35.0	37.3		$11,385	$1,195	$10,190
Austin Middle School	Public	6-8	401 S Hwy 31	Austin	47102	Scott County	Scott County School District 1	No	No	No	No	(812) 794-8740	248	13	19.8	49.2%	228 (91.9%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.6%)	20.4	382^nd of 485 public middle schools	21.2%		27.5	357^th of 489 public middle schools	27.0%	25		21.7	24.4	28.4	24.9		10.8	12.8	8.0	10.4		$9,180	$1,572	$7,608
Southwestern Middle School	Public	6-8	169 S Main Cross St	Hanover	47243	Jefferson County	Southwestern-Jefferson County Con	No	No	No	No	(812) 866-6244	306	20	15.4	62.4%	278 (90.8%)	5 (1.6%)	15 (4.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	33.1	331^st of 485 public middle schools	31.8%		28.2	355^th of 489 public middle schools	27.4%	24		38.3	37.5	24.1	33.8		16.5	21.6	3.5	14.1		$9,171	$1,172	$7,999
East Washington Middle School	Public	5-8	1100 N Eastern School RD E-5	Pekin	47165	Washington County	East Washington School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 967-5000	434	25	17.7	38.7%	410 (94.5%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	62.3	174^th of 485 public middle schools	64.1%		51.7	233^rd of 489 public middle schools	52.4%	59	28.1	33.7	36.1	44.1	35.9	27.1	45.7	32.8	42.3	36.8	22.9	$10,343	$939	$9,404
Charlestown Middle School	Public	6-8	8804 High Jackson Rd	Charlestown	47111	Clark County	Greater Clark County Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 256-6363	616	36	17.3	45.3%	472 (76.6%)	13 (2.1%)	62 (10.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	64 (10.4%)	63.6	169^th of 485 public middle schools	65.2%		63.2	164^th of 489 public middle schools	66.5%	5		48.1	50.9	45.4	48.2		34.6	32.4	24.2	30.3		$9,773	$1,077	$8,696
Silver Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	495 N Indiana Ave	Sellersburg	47172	Clark County	Silver Creek School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(812) 246-4421	754	42	18.1	36.6%	609 (80.8%)	9 (1.2%)	75 (9.9%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.2%)	68.6	143^rd of 485 public middle schools	70.5%		66.5	149^th of 489 public middle schools	69.5%	6		36.8	37.8	54.8	43.1		47.4	32.9	46.8	41.9		$9,746	$935	$8,811
Salem Middle School	Public	6-8	1001 N Harrison St	Salem	47167	Washington County	Salem Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 883-3808	376	29	12.9	52.9%	340 (90.4%)	4 (1.1%)	15 (4.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.2%)	38.7	304^th of 485 public middle schools	37.3%		39.4	302^nd of 489 public middle schools	38.2%	2		33.9	25.0	37.8	32.8		35.8	18.5	13.5	22.3		$10,715	$1,329	$9,386
Seymour Intermediate School	Public	5-6	1000 S Poplar St.	Seymour	47274	Jackson County	Seymour Community Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(812) 525-9571	831	49	17.1	62.1%	418 (50.3%)	9 (1.1%)	368 (44.3%)	16 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.2%)								(n/a)	23.1	31.6			27.1	28.2	32.5			30.2	25.4

Frequently Asked Questions about Scottsburg Middle School

How many students attend Scottsburg Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 576 students attended Scottsburg Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Scottsburg Middle School attend?

Students who attend Scottsburg Middle School usually go on to attend Scottsburg Senior High School

What district is Scottsburg Middle School in?

Scott County School District 2

What is the racial makeup of Scottsburg Middle School?

Students at Scottsburg Middle School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Scottsburg Middle School a good school?

Scottsburg Middle School ranks 164^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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