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South Spencer Middle School

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South Spencer Middle School ranks 93 rd of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

93^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 480 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 81% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

South Spencer Middle School is a public middle school in Rockport, Indiana, serving 218 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the South Spencer County School Corporation, which is ranked 94 out of 380 school districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, South Spencer Middle School has consistently performed well on ILEARN assessments, with proficiency rates above the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 51.21% in ELA, 46.12% in Math, and 53.01% in Science, compared to the district's 45.02%, 46.79%, and 49.4%, respectively. However, the school has seen fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.4% to 19.2% over the past few years, which is an area the school could focus on to improve student attendance and engagement.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Castle South, Castle North, and Heritage Hills, South Spencer Middle School performs well academically, with proficiency rates that are generally on par or higher in ELA, Math, and Science. However, the nearby schools, particularly Castle North and Heritage Hills, have higher overall academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, South Spencer Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the nearby schools, which may contribute to the school's academic performance and other challenges.

220

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,342

Per pupil spending ?

47.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1298 N Orchard Rd
Rockport, IN 47635

(812) 649-2203

District: South Spencer County School Corp

Students who attend South Spencer Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Spencer High School

Feeder schools for South Spencer Middle School:

Elementary:	Luce Elementary School
	Rockport-Ohio Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Two or more races:

2.3%

African American:

0.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 63rd percentile in 2015 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Indiana middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 18 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg46%

93^rd of 480

Indiana public middle schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From top 37% (2015) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

94^th of 380South Spencer County School Corp 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
2025	77.9	93 of 480	80.6%	★★★★☆
2024	82.3	67 of 491	86.4%	★★★★☆
2023	72.3	119 of 489	75.7%	★★★★☆
2022	81.4	77 of 490	84.3%	★★★★☆
2021	80.1	79 of 483	83.6%	★★★★☆
2019	75.3	94 of 470	80.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.9	117 of 473	75.3%	★★★★☆
2017	72.3	114 of 472	75.8%	★★★★☆
2016	67.0	145 of 494	70.6%	★★★★☆
2015	63.6	181 of 485	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	69.4	129 of 470	72.6%	★★★★☆
2013	69.1	125 of 444	71.8%	★★★★☆
2012	61.0	183 of 447	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	71.9	110 of 451	75.6%	★★★★☆
2010	67.8	135 of 428	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.5	156 of 423	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	70.7	92 of 392	76.5%	★★★★☆
2007	58.4	171 of 382	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	55.9	187 of 375	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	57.9	168 of 370	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	57.7	91 of 222	59.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Science53%

English Language Arts51%

Math46%

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Schools Near South Spencer Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)				ILEARN Math (2025)				ILEARN Science (2025)		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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Spencer Middle School	Public	6-8	1298 N Orchard Rd	Rockport	47635	Spencer County	South Spencer County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 649-2203	220	21	10.7	47.3%	210 (95.5%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	77.9	93^rd of 480 public middle schools	80.6%		82.3	67^th of 491 public middle schools	86.4%	26	48.2	68.5	41.4	51.2	50.0	48.2	40.0	46.1	53.0	53.0	$12,342	$514	$11,828
Boonville Middle School	Public	6-8	555 N Yankeetown Rd	Boonville	47601	Warrick County	Warrick County School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 897-1420	682	43	16.0	51.0%	642 (94.1%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.4%)	77.8	94^th of 480 public middle schools	80.4%		79	86^th of 491 public middle schools	82.5%	8	35.6	42.3	55.4	44.4	48.9	48.4	56.1	51.1	55.4	55.4	$12,130	$1,083	$11,047
Castle South Middle School	Public	6-8	3711 Casey Rd	Newburgh	47630	Warrick County	Warrick County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 490-7930	641	40	16.0	39.0%	515 (80.3%)	27 (4.2%)	34 (5.3%)	15 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (7.3%)	90.2	36^th of 480 public middle schools	92.5%		90	38^th of 491 public middle schools	92.3%	2	58.7	50.2	64.1	57.7	59.2	49.5	64.6	57.8	56.7	56.7	$10,921	$581	$10,340
Castle North Middle School	Public	6-8	2800 Hwy 261	Newburgh	47630	Warrick County	Warrick County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 853-7347	758	41	18.4	25.2%	588 (77.6%)	19 (2.5%)	39 (5.1%)	64 (8.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.1%)	95.9	12^th of 480 public middle schools	97.5%		95.8	11^th of 491 public middle schools	97.8%	1	60.7	58.6	63.0	60.7	69.8	68.4	68.5	68.9	66.5	66.5	$10,397	$567	$9,830
Heritage Hills Middle School	Public	7-8	3646 E Cr 1600 N	Lincoln City	47552	Spencer County	North Spencer County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 937-4472	341	18	18.9	35.2%	306 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	95.7	13^th of 480 public middle schools	97.3%		94.8	16^th of 491 public middle schools	96.7%	3		58.7	59.6	59.2		67.8	69.1	68.5			$8,663	$176	$8,488

Frequently Asked Questions about South Spencer Middle School

Is South Spencer Middle School a good school?

South Spencer Middle School ranks 93^rd of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of South Spencer Middle School?

Students at South Spencer Middle School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is South Spencer Middle School in?

South Spencer County School Corp

How many students attend South Spencer Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 220 students attended South Spencer Middle School.

What high school do graduates of South Spencer Middle School attend?

Students who attend South Spencer Middle School usually go on to attend South Spencer High School

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