Serving 597 students in grades 5-6, Sunman Dearborn Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 72% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 74% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
597 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)72%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)74%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
96%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IN state average).
How many students attend Sunman Dearborn Intermediate School?
597 students attend Sunman Dearborn Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sunman Dearborn Intermediate School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunman Dearborn Intermediate School?
Sunman Dearborn Intermediate School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sunman Dearborn Intermediate School offer ?
Sunman Dearborn Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Sunman Dearborn Intermediate School part of?
Sunman Dearborn Intermediate School is part of Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation School District.
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