Serving 409 students in grades 6-8, Southridge Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Southridge Middle School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southridge Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southridge Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#196 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
37%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
62%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southridge Middle School's ranking?
Southridge Middle School is ranked #196 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Southridge Middle School often compared to?
Southridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jasper Middle School, Northeast Dubois Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Southridge Middle School?
409 students attend Southridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Southridge Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southridge Middle School?
Southridge Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southridge Middle School offer ?
Southridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southridge Middle School part of?
Southridge Middle School is part of Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp School District.
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