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Shelbyville Middle School

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Shelbyville Middle School ranks 249 th of 486 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

249^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 486 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 49% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

Shelbyville Middle School is a grades 6–8 school serving 886 students in Shelbyville, Indiana, part of Shelbyville Central Schools, a district ranked 206th of 374 in Indiana (45th percentile, 2 stars). The school itself ranked 249th of 486 in 2025–26 (49th percentile, 2 stars), down from 204th of 480 (57th percentile, 3 stars) in 2024–25 — and well below its 2016–17 position of 83rd of 472 (82nd percentile, 4 stars).

Core academics are the main concern. On 2025–26 ILEARN, All Grades proficiency was 33.49% in ELA, 32.25% in math, and 37.92% in science — lower than most nearby schools, including New Palestine Intermediate School (53.07% ELA / 52.91% math) and Clark Pleasant Middle School (50.90% / 43.22%). Performance drops sharply by grade: 6th grade math (42.80%) is above the state (40.2%) and a relative strength, but 8th grade ELA (30.85%) and 8th grade math (25.89%) are the lowest among nearby schools with comparable grades, well under state figures of 44.0% and 34.2%. A bright spot is Biology End-of-Course, at 81.48% in 2025–26 — far above the district (34.20%) and comparable to high-performing peers — though it likely reflects a specific cohort or advanced course pathway rather than overall school performance.

Chronic absenteeism was 15.6% in 2024–25, below the state (16.7%) but above the district (14.1%) and higher than most nearby schools. Per-student spending was $11,602 in 2023–24 — more than several higher-performing neighbors — with a 17.4 student-teacher ratio and 51.69% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Notably, Clark Pleasant Middle School serves a similar population (56.21%) yet posts far higher ELA and math proficiency, suggesting instruction, curriculum, and attendance matter a great deal. Families may want to ask about 7th- and 8th-grade supports and the attendance swing from 4.6% to 15.6% in a single year.

886

Students ?

17.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,602

Per pupil spending ?

51.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1200 W McKay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176

(317) 392-2551

District: Shelbyville Central Schools

Students who attend Shelbyville Middle School usually attend:

High:

Shelbyville Senior High School

Feeder schools for Shelbyville Middle School:

Elementary:	Coulston Elementary School
	Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School
	William F Loper Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.6%

Hispanic:

20.5%

Two or more races:

4.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 75th percentile in 2016 → 49th in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school35%

District avg36%

249^th of 486

Indiana public middle schools ?

Bottom 49%▼ down 26 pts since 2016

From top 25% (2016) to bottom 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

206^th of 374Shelbyville Central Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	47.6	249 of 486	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	56.0	204 of 480	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.0	256 of 491	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.0	191 of 489	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.5	207 of 490	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.0	159 of 483	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.1	197 of 470	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.6	138 of 473	70.8%	★★★★☆
2017	77.4	83 of 472	82.4%	★★★★☆
2016	70.6	123 of 494	75.1%	★★★★☆
2015	77.3	78 of 485	83.9%	★★★★☆
2014	76.5	76 of 470	83.8%	★★★★☆
2013	69.8	119 of 444	73.2%	★★★★☆
2012	69.1	130 of 447	70.9%	★★★★☆
2011	66.5	147 of 451	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.0	192 of 428	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	47.6	262 of 423	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	48.9	241 of 392	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	38.5	301 of 382	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	53.2	202 of 375	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	53.1	202 of 370	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2004	52.4	109 of 222	50.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Biology81%

Science38%

English Language Arts33%

Math32%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)						ILEARN Math (2026)						ILEARN Science (2026)			ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	ILEARN Biology (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shelbyville Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 W McKay Rd	Shelbyville	46176	Shelby County	Shelbyville Central Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 392-2551	886	51	17.4	51.7%	634 (71.6%)	18 (2.0%)	182 (20.5%)	12 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.5%)	47.6	249^th of 486 public middle schools	48.8%		56	204^th of 480 public middle schools	57.5%	45			36.2	33.6	30.9	33.5			42.8	28.4	25.9	32.3		37.9	37.9		81.5	$11,602	$421	$11,181
Triton Central Middle School	Public	5-8	4740 W 600 N	Fairland	46126	Shelby County	Triton Central Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 835-3006	426	35	12.3	37.6%	385 (90.4%)	8 (1.9%)	19 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.6%)	62.6	171^st of 486 public middle schools	64.8%		68.5	133^rd of 480 public middle schools	72.3%	38		46.4	48.3	40.4	52.3	47.0		52.6	39.1	28.7	34.2	38.6		40.2	40.2	67.0		$10,165	$325	$9,840
Edinburgh Community Middle School	Public	6-8	300 S Keeley St	Edinburgh	46124	Johnson County	Edinburgh Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 526-3418	179	14	12.7	54.7%	150 (83.8%)	1 (0.6%)	21 (11.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.8%)	36.2	314^th of 486 public middle schools	35.4%		29.4	344^th of 480 public middle schools	28.3%	30			31.3	15.0	39.2	28.0			28.1	21.7	37.3	28.6		25.0	25.0			$12,267	$1,042	$11,225
Franklin Community Middle School	Public	7-8	625 Grizzly Cub Dr	Franklin	46131	Johnson County	Franklin Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 346-8400	726	50	14.5	44.4%	611 (84.2%)	18 (2.5%)	40 (5.5%)	11 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (5.9%)	67.7	151^st of 486 public middle schools	68.9%		65.9	152^nd of 480 public middle schools	68.3%	1				46.7	58.6	52.3				34.2	30.5	32.4						$12,463	$456	$12,007
Franklin Central Junior High	Public	7-8	10440 Indian Crk Rd	Indianapolis	46259	Marion County	Franklin Township Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 803-8100	1,797	91	19.7	51.6%	944 (52.5%)	227 (12.6%)	168 (9.3%)	330 (18.4%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	124 (6.9%)	54.9	207^th of 486 public middle schools	57.4%		57	196^th of 480 public middle schools	59.2%	11				39.4	39.3	39.3				31.1	33.4	32.2						$10,832	$380	$10,451
Custer Baker Intermediate School	Public	5-6	101 W Sr 44	Franklin	46131	Johnson County	Franklin Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 346-8600	734	42	17.4	50.3%	632 (86.1%)	14 (1.9%)	34 (4.6%)	18 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	32 (4.4%)								(n/a)		47.7	41.7			44.9		38.9	41.9			40.3		50.9	50.9	51.5		$11,724	$480	$11,244
Clark Pleasant Middle School	Public	6-8	1354 E Worthsville Road	Greenwood	46143	Johnson County	Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 535-7121	1,690	102	16.6	56.2%	967 (57.2%)	136 (8.0%)	122 (7.2%)	359 (21.2%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	97 (5.7%)	74.8	108^th of 486 public middle schools	77.8%		73.1	114^th of 480 public middle schools	76.3%	6			43.5	53.7	55.2	50.9			49.1	41.1	39.7	43.2		44.6	44.6		100.0	$10,411	$815	$9,597
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate	Public	4-6	8735 Indian Creek Rd	Indianapolis	46259	Marion County	Franklin Township Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 803-5900	1,365	77	17.7	50.7%	704 (51.6%)	204 (14.9%)	124 (9.1%)	244 (17.9%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (6.2%)								(n/a)	46.5	52.0	42.2			46.8	57.5	48.3	39.2			48.1	50.1	43.0	46.5	63.9		$7,677	$380	$7,297
Edgewood Intermediate School	Public	4-6	7620 Edgewood	Indianapolis	46239	Marion County	Franklin Township Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 803-5024	1,300	74	17.6	55.8%	662 (50.9%)	123 (9.5%)	153 (11.8%)	271 (20.8%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	87 (6.7%)								(n/a)	40.4	34.8	37.0			37.3	55.8	37.8	35.8			43.0	43.6	33.4	38.4	47.4		$7,443	$380	$7,063
New Palestine Junior High School	Public	7-8	2279 S 600 W	New Palestine	46163	Hancock County	New Palestine Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 861-4487	606	38	16.1	25.4%	540 (89.1%)	14 (2.3%)	26 (4.3%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.1%)	75.7	101^st of 486 public middle schools	79.2%		77.3	98^th of 480 public middle schools	79.6%	3				47.0	50.7	48.9				48.8	38.1	43.2					93.5	$10,862	$462	$10,399

Frequently Asked Questions about Shelbyville Middle School

What high school do graduates of Shelbyville Middle School attend?

Students who attend Shelbyville Middle School usually go on to attend Shelbyville Senior High School

Is Shelbyville Middle School a good school?

Shelbyville Middle School ranks 249^th of 486 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Shelbyville Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 886 students attended Shelbyville Middle School.

What district is Shelbyville Middle School in?

Shelbyville Central Schools

What is the racial makeup of Shelbyville Middle School?

Students at Shelbyville Middle School are 72% White, 21% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

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