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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,307 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,923 Schools
# Students
4,307 Students
1,034,613 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
67,652 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
South Madison Com Sch Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 396 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
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,674 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
31,220 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
248 Students
151,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
15%
# Black Students
111 Students
138,554 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
3,739 Students
653,771 Students
% White Students
87%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
153 Students
56,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,614
# Students in K Grade:
230
73,217
# Students in 1st Grade:
351
74,309
# Students in 2nd Grade:
351
76,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
312
75,174
# Students in 4th Grade:
359
76,353
# Students in 5th Grade:
312
75,000
# Students in 6th Grade:
342
76,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
346
76,939
# Students in 8th Grade:
351
78,468
# Students in 9th Grade:
347
81,105
# Students in 10th Grade:
317
82,944
# Students in 11th Grade:
360
81,488
# Students in 12th Grade:
329
80,395
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,410
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,064 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,159. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,324 is less than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,064
$13,159
Spending / Student
$10,324
$12,791
Best South Madison Com Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary 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
| 671 students
Rank: #22.
Pendleton Elementary 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
| 870 students
Rank: #33.
Pendleton Heights High 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
| 1,353 students
Rank: #44.
Maple Ridge Elementary 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
| 716 students
Rank: #55.
Pendleton Heights Middle 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
| 697 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 4,307 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 396 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, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is South Madison Com Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,324 is less than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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