Top Rankings
South Madison Com Sch Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,456 students in South Madison Com Sch Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in South Madison Com Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
4,456 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
237 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
South Madison Com Sch Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 400 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
55 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
226 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
125 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
3,873 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
87%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
168 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
353
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
350
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
307
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
348
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
324
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
344
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
351
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
369
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
352
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
323
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
371
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
355
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
308
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,694 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,979 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,694
$13,148
Spending / Student
$9,979
$12,780
Best South Madison Com Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
893 E Us 36
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 779-4445
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 779-4445
Grades: K-6
| 755 students
Rank: #22.
Pendleton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
327 S East St
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2117
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2117
Grades: PK-6
| 840 students
Rank: #33.
Pendleton Heights High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Arabian Dr
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2161
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,357 students
Rank: #44.
Maple Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8537 S Cr 650 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-3818
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-3818
Grades: PK-6
| 783 students
Rank: #55.
Pendleton Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7450 S 300 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2139
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2139
Grades: 7-8
| 721 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Madison Com Sch Corp School District?
South Madison Com Sch Corp School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,456 students.
What is the rank of South Madison Com Sch Corp School District?
South Madison Com Sch Corp School District is ranked #98 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Madison Com Sch Corp School District?
87% of South Madison Com Sch Corp School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Madison Com Sch Corp School District?
South Madison Com Sch Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is South Madison Com Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,979 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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