For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 662 students in Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co 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 Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,923 Schools
# Students
662 Students
1,034,613 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
67,652 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#173 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,674 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
31,220 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
151,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
15%
# Black Students
1 Student
138,554 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
624 Students
653,771 Students
% White Students
94%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
56,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
23,614
# Students in K Grade:
50
73,217
# Students in 1st Grade:
62
74,309
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
76,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
75,174
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
76,353
# Students in 5th Grade:
44
75,000
# Students in 6th Grade:
47
76,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
76,939
# Students in 8th Grade:
59
78,468
# Students in 9th Grade:
39
81,105
# Students in 10th Grade:
53
82,944
# Students in 11th Grade:
50
81,488
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
80,395
# Ungraded Students:
1
2,410
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,051 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,159. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,811 is less than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,051
$13,159
Spending / Student
$9,811
$12,791
Best Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5320
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5320
Grades: PK-6
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3406 W 600 S
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5122
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 729-5122
Grades: 7-12
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District?
Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District manages 2 public schools serving 662 students.
What is the rank of Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District?
Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District is ranked #176 out of 396 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 Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District?
94% of Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District?
Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,811 is less than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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