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 is 1 public middle school serving 697 students in South Madison Com Sch Corp School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in Indiana.
Public Middle School in South Madison Com Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
576 Schools
# Students
4,307 Students
286,750 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
19,838 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 394 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
3 Students
487 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
7,060 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
248 Students
38,734 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
111 Students
41,316 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
3,739 Students
183,320 Students
% White Students
87%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
393 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
153 Students
15,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
895
# Students in K Grade:
230
4,381
# Students in 1st Grade:
351
4,494
# Students in 2nd Grade:
351
4,603
# Students in 3rd Grade:
312
4,543
# Students in 4th Grade:
359
4,581
# Students in 5th Grade:
312
9,646
# Students in 6th Grade:
342
45,633
# Students in 7th Grade:
346
76,601
# Students in 8th Grade:
351
78,092
# Students in 9th Grade:
347
12,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
317
13,766
# Students in 11th Grade:
360
13,563
# Students in 12th Grade:
329
13,042
# Ungraded Students:
-
241
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,064 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,214. 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 $12,844. 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
$13,214
Spending / Student
$10,324
$12,844
Best South Madison Com Sch Corp School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
