South Madison Com Sch Corp School District

203 S Heritage Way
Pendleton, IN 46064
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

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 3 public elementary schools serving 2,378 students in South Madison Com Sch Corp School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Indiana.
Public Elementary Schools in South Madison Com Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,439 Schools
# Students
4,456 Students
663,590 Students
# Teachers
237 Teachers
42,829 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.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#96 out of 400 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of South Madison Com Sch Corp  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Madison Com Sch Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Madison Com Sch Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Madison Com Sch Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of South Madison Com Sch Corp  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
55 Students
18,911 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
226 Students
89,718 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
125 Students
87,026 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
3,873 Students
427,839 Students
% White Students
87%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
168 Students
38,268 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1
17,952
# Students in K Grade:
353
72,672
# 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
75,703
# Students in 6th Grade:
351
76,301
# Students in 7th Grade:
369
47,430
# Students in 8th Grade:
352
48,139
# Students in 9th Grade:
323
5,430
# Students in 10th Grade:
371
5,872
# Students in 11th Grade:
355
6,131
# Students in 12th Grade:
308
6,318
# Ungraded Students:
-
140

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.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of South Madison Com Sch Corp  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$45 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of South Madison Com Sch Corp  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,694
$13,148
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in South Madison Com Sch Corp  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$9,979
$12,780
This chart displays average spending per public school student in South Madison Com Sch Corp  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Madison Com Sch Corp School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
893 E Us 36
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 779-4445
Grades: K-6
| 755 students
Rank: #22.
Pendleton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
327 S East St
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2117
Grades: PK-6
| 840 students
Rank: #33.
Maple Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8537 S Cr 650 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-3818
Grades: PK-6
| 783 students

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
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
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.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This 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.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Quick Links