East Central Middle School

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East Central Middle School ranks 99 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Central Middle School is a public middle school located in Saint Leon, Indiana, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 872 students. The school is part of the Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation, which is ranked 56th out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Central Middle School consistently performs above the state average in both English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 47.57% of all students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 41.1% to 42.6% for the same grades. In Math, 45.63% of all students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 31.4% to 38.1%. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 7.6% to 8.5% over the past three years, which is lower than the surrounding schools like South Dearborn Middle School, Batesville Middle School, and Greendale Middle School. Additionally, East Central Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (23.05%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 29.98% to 57.05%.

When compared to the nearby middle schools, East Central Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, with consistently better test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and a more favorable socioeconomic profile. This suggests the school is providing a quality education that is meeting the needs of its student population. The higher per-student spending at East Central Middle School ($8,684 in 2021-2022) compared to the state average may also contribute to the school's academic success, as it indicates a strong investment in resources and support for students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

8356 Schuman Rd
Saint Leon, IN 47012

(812) 576-3500

District: Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,684

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 865

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Central Middle School ranks better than 79.6% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.24. (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 (94.8%), Hispanic (2.5%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Central Middle School is 16.5. (See more...)

Compare East Central Middle School employs 52.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Central Middle School is $8,684.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks East Central Middle School 99^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See East Central Middle School in the ranking list.)

Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp 55^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Central Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	78.33	50^th	370	86.5%
2006	71.36	88^th	375	76.5%
2007	71.21	88^th	382	77.0%
2008	67.30	110^th	392	71.9%
2009	71.10	111^th	423	73.8%
2010	69.32	120^th	428	72.0%
2011	70.47	120^th	451	73.4%
2012	77.74	62^nd	447	86.1%
2013	68.56	132^nd	444	70.3%
2014	74.98	88^th	470	81.3%
2015	74.16	101^st	485	79.2%
2016	76.30	95^th	494	80.8%
2017	82.72	55^th	472	88.3%
2018	74.23	104^th	473	78.0%
2019	72.44	109^th	470	76.8%
2021	70.63	126^th	483	73.9%
2022	65.02	165^th	490	66.3%
2023	73.94	107^th	489	78.1%
2024	77.24	99^th	485	79.6%

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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 East Central Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	791	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	795
1989	818	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	824
1990	866	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	871
1991	899	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	905
1992	933	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	937
1993	990	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	994
1994	970	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	974
1995	895	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	1	899
1996	895	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	1	899
1997	944	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	947
1998	950	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	952
1999	950	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	953
2000	949	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	955
2001	1013	5	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1022
2002	1033	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1041
2003	1033	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1041
2004	692	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	695
2005	667	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	670
2006	685	1	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	694
2007	717	1	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	2	732
2008	686	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	2	693
2009	690	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	6	705
2010	661	1	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	6	675
2011	642	2	2	3	1	0	9	0	659
2012	671	2	1	6	0	1	7	0	688
2013	662	1	1	5	0	2	11	0	682
2014	616	0	1	4	1	1	14	0	637
2015	605	2	0	6	1	0	10	0	624
2016	910	1	3	9	1	0	12	0	936
2017	902	2	4	11	1	0	11	0	931
2018	881	3	6	14	1	0	16	0	921
2019	863	1	3	19	0	0	22	0	908
2020	840	2	4	19	0	0	27	0	892
2021	829	3	1	19	0	0	23	0	875
2022	838	4	4	15	0	0	27	0	888
2023	828	1	6	14	0	0	23	0	872
2024	820	0	5	22	0	0	18	0	865

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 East Central Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	795	37.2	21.3	0
1989	824	37.5	21.9	7.8
1990	871	40.5	21.5	7.1
1991	905	44.2	20.4	7.6
1992	937	46.2	20.2	7.5
1993	994	45.9	21.7	9.4
1994	974	46.4	21.0	9.4
1995	899	44.0	20.4	6.8
1996	899	44.0	20.4	6.8
1997	947	46.2	20.5	6.7
1998	952	44.7	21.3	6.6
1999	953	45.2	21.1	9
2000	955	45.4	21.0	9.3
2001	1022	46.5	22.0	8.8
2002	1041	48.7	21.4	9.6
2003	1041	48.7	21.4	9.6
2004	695	30.8	22.6	11.5
2005	670	33.2	20.2	12.8
2006	694	29.1	23.8	12.2
2007	732	n/a	n/a	14.7
2008	693	34.6	20.0	13.5
2009	705	34.6	20.4	15.9
2010	675	30.8	21.8	18.1
2011	659	28.6	23.0	20.3
2012	688	31.8	21.6	25.4
2013	682	31.5	21.6	22.4
2014	637	31.5	20.2	22.3
2015	624	30.0	20.8	23.4
2016	936	46.0	20.3	25.2
2017	931	47.7	19.4	22.3
2018	921	49.3	18.6	25.7
2019	908	51.5	17.6	25.6
2020	892	54.0	16.5	24
2021	875	51.0	17.1	23.3
2022	888	48.5	18.3	19.3
2023	872	50.7	17.1	23.1
2024	865	52.4	16.5	21.2

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 East Central Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	795	37.2	21.3	0
1989	824	37.5	21.9	7.8
1990	871	40.5	21.5	7.1
1991	905	44.2	20.4	7.6
1992	937	46.2	20.2	7.5
1993	994	45.9	21.7	9.4
1994	974	46.4	21.0	9.4
1995	899	44.0	20.4	6.8
1996	899	44.0	20.4	6.8
1997	947	46.2	20.5	6.7
1998	952	44.7	21.3	6.6
1999	953	45.2	21.1	9
2000	955	45.4	21.0	9.3
2001	1022	46.5	22.0	8.8
2002	1041	48.7	21.4	9.6
2003	1041	48.7	21.4	9.6
2004	695	30.8	22.6	11.5
2005	670	33.2	20.2	12.8
2006	694	29.1	23.8	12.2
2007	732	n/a	n/a	14.7
2008	693	34.6	20.0	13.5
2009	705	34.6	20.4	15.9
2010	675	30.8	21.8	18.1
2011	659	28.6	23.0	20.3
2012	688	31.8	21.6	25.4
2013	682	31.5	21.6	22.4
2014	637	31.5	20.2	22.3
2015	624	30.0	20.8	23.4
2016	936	46.0	20.3	25.2
2017	931	47.7	19.4	22.3
2018	921	49.3	18.6	25.7
2019	908	51.5	17.6	25.6
2020	892	54.0	16.5	24
2021	875	51.0	17.1	23.3
2022	888	48.5	18.3	19.3
2023	872	50.7	17.1	23.1
2024	865	52.4	16.5	21.2

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 East Central Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$52 (0.7%)	$7,657 (99.3%)	$7,709
2020	$38 (0.5%)	$8,238 (99.5%)	$8,276
2021	$337 (3.8%)	$8,606 (96.2%)	$8,943
2022	$584 (6.7%)	$8,100 (93.3%)	$8,684

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Central Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 109^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 107^th of 489 Middle schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Central Middle School)	55.3	34.6	20.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp)	55.3	34.6	20.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (East Central Middle School)	54.2	35.2	19%
6th Grade Math (Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp)	54.2	35.2	19%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (East Central Middle School)	62.5	50.2	12.3%
6th Grade Science (Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp)	62.5	50.2	12.3%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Central Middle School)	63	52.5	10.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp)	63	52.5	10.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (East Central Middle School)	46.7	44.2	2.5%
7th Grade Math (Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp)	46.7	44.2	2.5%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Central Middle School)	60.4	56.6	3.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp)	60.4	56.6	3.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (East Central Middle School)	34.8	42	7.2%
8th Grade Math (Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp)	34.8	42	7.2%
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	908	872	4%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	6	100%
Hispanic	19	14	26.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	863	828	4.1%
Two or More Races	22	23	4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.6%	23.1%	2.5%

Schools Near East Central 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
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
Franklin County Middle School	Public	6-8	9092 Wildcat Ln	Brookville	47012	Franklin County	Franklin County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 647-6040	364	24	15.4	48.6%	355 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	52.7	224^th of 485 public middle schools	53.8%		60.7	177^th of 489 public middle schools	63.8%	47		32.1	42.4	45.9	41.3		22.1	29.8	23.8	26.0			$10,890	$635	$10,255
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
Batesville Middle School	Public	6-8	201 N Mulberry St	Batesville	47006	Ripley County	Batesville Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 934-5175	497	37	13.3	31.0%	452 (90.9%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.8%)	13 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	74.7	112^th of 485 public middle schools	76.9%		81	76^th of 489 public middle schools	84.5%	36		47.3	51.6	47.6	48.8		43.2	34.6	46.4	41.5		96.2	$9,639	$567	$9,072
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about East Central Middle School

How many students attend East Central Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 865 students attended East Central Middle School.

What district is East Central Middle School in?

Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp

What is the racial makeup of East Central Middle School?

Students at East Central Middle School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is East Central Middle School a good school?

East Central Middle School ranks 99^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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