For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,966 students in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
5 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
1,966 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp 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 75-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#193 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
19 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,856 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
95%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
147
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
119
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
137
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
151
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
144
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
184
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
173
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
194
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
159
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
146
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,898 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,708 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,898
$13,148
Spending / Student
$14,708
$12,780
Best South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dillsboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13200 North St
Dillsboro, IN 47018
(812) 432-5438
Dillsboro, IN 47018
(812) 432-5438
Grades: K-6
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Manchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9387 Sr 48
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-1140
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-1140
Grades: K-6
| 171 students
Rank: #33.
South Dearborn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5850 Squire Pl
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-6298
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-6298
Grades: 7-8
| 328 students
Rank: #44.
South Dearborn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5770 Highlander Dr
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-3772
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-3772
Grades: 9-12
| 672 students
Rank: #55.
Aurora Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6098 Squire Pl
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-2222
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-2222
Grades: PK-6
| 533 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District?
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,966 students.
What is the rank of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District?
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District is ranked #186 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 South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District?
95% of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District?
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,708 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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