For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,144 students in Silver Creek School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Silver Creek School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
3,144 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Silver Creek School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
340 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
64 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
2,535 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
81%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
159 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
234
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
239
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
240
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
226
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
220
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
213
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
277
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
238
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
245
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
235
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
240
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
234
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
220
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
6
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,439 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,457 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,439
$13,148
Spending / Student
$8,457
$12,780
Best Silver Creek School Corporation School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
495 N Indiana Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-4421
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-4421
Grades: 6-8
| 760 students
Rank: #22.
Silver Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
503 N Indiana Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3312
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3312
Grades: 2-5
| 899 students
Rank: #33.
Silver Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
557 Renz Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3391
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3391
Grades: 9-12
| 935 students
Rank: n/an/a
Silver Creek Primary School
Magnet School
8604 Commerce Park Dr
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 248-7250
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 248-7250
Grades: PK-1
| 550 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Silver Creek School Corporation School District?
Silver Creek School Corporation School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,144 students.
What is the rank of Silver Creek School Corporation School District?
Silver Creek School Corporation School District is ranked #127 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Creek School Corporation School District?
81% of Silver Creek School Corporation School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Silver Creek School Corporation School District?
Silver Creek School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Silver Creek School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,457 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
