Is Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School a good school?

Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School ranks 249 th of 403 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 380 students attended Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School?

Students at Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School?

Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Southern Wells Elementary School

Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

Public 7-12

9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781

(765) 728-5534

District: Southern Wells Com Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
249^th of 403 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,175

Feeder schools for Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Southern Wells Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 380

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Asian:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 83% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.04. (See more...)

Compare Details Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School ranks worse than 61.8% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.35. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), Hispanic (3.4%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School employs 30.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School is $12,175.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School 83^rd of 489 Indiana public middle schools. (See Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School 249^th of 403 Indiana public high schools. (See Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Southern Wells Com Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Wells Com Schools 140^th of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	58.73	165^th	370	55.4%
2006	70.45	95^th	375	74.7%
2007	55.32	193^rd	382	49.5%
2008	61.63	150^th	392	61.7%
2009	67.16	133^rd	423	68.6%
2010	61.79	176^th	428	58.9%
2011	60.44	198^th	451	56.1%
2012	72.14	100^th	447	77.6%
2013	71.59	108^th	444	75.7%
2014	64.70	166^th	470	64.7%
2015	58.82	205^th	485	57.7%
2016	59.26	220^th	494	55.5%
2017	49.11	277^th	472	41.3%
2018	52.27	262^nd	473	44.6%
2019	62.57	173^rd	470	63.2%
2021	74.79	103^rd	483	78.7%
2022	83.44	66^th	490	86.5%
2023	80.04	83^rd	489	83.0%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	63.85	126^th	349	63.9%
2006	61.30	141^st	349	59.6%
2007	56.73	178^th	354	49.7%
2008	65.47	122^nd	360	66.1%
2009	52.66	221^st	364	39.3%
2010	47.25	155^th	362	57.2%
2011	44.17	199^th	364	45.3%
2012	47.44	178^th	373	52.3%
2013	47.87	153^rd	353	56.7%
2014	31.20	268^th	379	29.3%
2015	43.64	234^th	400	41.5%
2016	66.33	105^th	394	73.4%
2017	45.43	218^th	380	42.6%
2018	58.03	169^th	385	56.1%
2019	63.17	102^nd	389	73.8%
2021	45.01	209^th	388	46.1%
2022	68.13	125^th	409	69.4%
2023	38.35	249^th	398	37.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.46	152^nd	379	59.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.77	231^st	388	40.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.94	254^th	383	33.7%

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Rank History for high school White students at Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	52.27	171^st	378	54.8%
2023	30.03	275^th	375	26.7%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	399	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
1989	400	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
1990	384	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
1991	392	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
1992	401	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
1993	451	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
1994	445	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
1995	464	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	466
1996	464	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	466
1997	455	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	457
1998	433	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
1999	426	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
2000	422	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
2001	404	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
2002	403	0	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
2003	403	0	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
2004	423	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
2005	427	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
2006	437	1	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	442
2007	417	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	425
2008	413	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	420
2009	400	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	406
2010	391	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	5	396
2011	418	1	1	4	1	0	3	0	428
2012	421	0	1	4	0	0	2	0	428
2013	420	0	1	1	0	0	3	0	425
2014	423	0	1	1	0	0	2	0	427
2015	411	0	1	2	0	0	1	0	415
2016	388	2	0	9	5	0	2	0	406
2017	386	0	1	8	3	0	2	0	400
2018	382	1	3	7	2	0	2	0	397
2019	391	1	2	4	1	1	3	0	403
2020	389	0	3	7	1	0	2	0	402
2021	395	2	3	5	1	0	1	0	407
2022	372	0	3	13	1	0	0	0	389
2023	362	1	3	13	1	0	0	0	380

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	406	30.1	13.4	6.7
1989	408	30.1	13.5	7.8
1990	387	29.1	13.2	7.5
1991	396	26.9	14.7	7.3
1992	403	29.0	13.8	8.2
1993	452	29.1	15.5	6
1994	447	29.5	15.2	7.4
1995	466	31.2	14.9	6.7
1996	466	31.2	14.9	6.7
1997	457	31.7	14.4	7.3
1998	433	30.7	14.1	9.5
1999	426	29.0	14.7	9.6
2000	422	27.0	15.6	10.7
2001	407	28.1	14.5	12
2002	411	27.7	14.8	12.2
2003	411	27.7	14.8	12.2
2004	429	27.4	15.7	11.4
2005	431	28.1	15.3	11.8
2006	442	28.2	15.7	15.4
2007	425	n/a	n/a	16
2008	420	28.6	14.7	14.9
2009	406	28.4	14.3	17.2
2010	396	26.9	14.7	22.5
2011	428	27.1	15.7	23.1
2012	428	31.0	13.8	27.1
2013	425	27.5	15.4	30.4
2014	427	28.0	15.2	29.5
2015	415	27.0	15.3	31.1
2016	406	26.0	15.6	30.3
2017	400	29.0	13.7	33.5
2018	397	29.0	13.6	34.5
2019	403	30.0	13.4	37.2
2020	402	29.1	13.7	35.3
2021	407	29.2	13.9	36.9
2022	389	35.0	11.1	35.5
2023	380	30.5	12.4	41.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	406	30.1	13.4	6.7
1989	408	30.1	13.5	7.8
1990	387	29.1	13.2	7.5
1991	396	26.9	14.7	7.3
1992	403	29.0	13.8	8.2
1993	452	29.1	15.5	6
1994	447	29.5	15.2	7.4
1995	466	31.2	14.9	6.7
1996	466	31.2	14.9	6.7
1997	457	31.7	14.4	7.3
1998	433	30.7	14.1	9.5
1999	426	29.0	14.7	9.6
2000	422	27.0	15.6	10.7
2001	407	28.1	14.5	12
2002	411	27.7	14.8	12.2
2003	411	27.7	14.8	12.2
2004	429	27.4	15.7	11.4
2005	431	28.1	15.3	11.8
2006	442	28.2	15.7	15.4
2007	425	n/a	n/a	16
2008	420	28.6	14.7	14.9
2009	406	28.4	14.3	17.2
2010	396	26.9	14.7	22.5
2011	428	27.1	15.7	23.1
2012	428	31.0	13.8	27.1
2013	425	27.5	15.4	30.4
2014	427	28.0	15.2	29.5
2015	415	27.0	15.3	31.1
2016	406	26.0	15.6	30.3
2017	400	29.0	13.7	33.5
2018	397	29.0	13.6	34.5
2019	403	30.0	13.4	37.2
2020	402	29.1	13.7	35.3
2021	407	29.2	13.9	36.9
2022	389	35.0	11.1	35.5
2023	380	30.5	12.4	41.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$109 (1.1%)	$10,057 (98.9%)	$10,165
2020	$81 (0.7%)	$11,045 (99.3%)	$11,126
2021	$660 (5.9%)	$10,520 (94.1%)	$11,181
2022	$578 (4.7%)	$11,596 (95.3%)	$12,174

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 173^rd of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 83^rd of 489 Middle schools	19.8%
Ranks 102^nd of 389 High schools	Ranks 249^th of 398 High schools	36.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School)	45.1	51.6	6.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Wells Com Schools)	45.1	51.6	6.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School)	45.1	43.6	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Southern Wells Com Schools)	45.1	43.6	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School)	62.9	55.4	7.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Wells Com Schools)	62.9	55.4	7.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School)	37.1	36.9	0.2%
8th Grade Math (Southern Wells Com Schools)	37.1	36.9	0.2%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%
End of Course Biology (Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School)	42.6	36.3	6.3%
End of Course Biology (Southern Wells Com Schools)	42.6	36.3	6.3%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	403	380	5.7%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	4	13	225%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	391	362	7.4%
Two or More Races	3	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.2%	41.8%	4.6%

Schools Near Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2023)	SAT Mathematics (2023)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2023)			ILEARN Math (2023)			ILEARN Biology (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	9120 S 300 W	Poneto	46781	Wells County	Southern Wells Com Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(765) 728-5534	380	31	12.4	41.8%	362 (95.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.4%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.4	249^th of 403 public high schools	38.2%		68.1	125^th of 409 public high schools	69.4%	124	31.0	15.5	51.6	55.4	53.5	43.6	36.9	40.2	36.3	$12,175	$578	$11,596
Blackford Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	2392 N Sr 3 N	Hartford City	47348	Blackford County	Blackford County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(765) 348-7560	717	51	14.0	50.5%	641 (89.4%)	5 (0.7%)	34 (4.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.7%)	46.9	197^th of 403 public high schools	51.1%		45.3	233^rd of 409 public high schools	43.0%	36	42.8	21.4	41.1	43.2	42.2	43.9	21.6	31.9	34.5	$11,246	$1,200	$10,046
Bluffton High School	Public	9-12	1 Tiger Trl	Bluffton	46714	Wells County	MSD Bluffton-Harrison	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(260) 824-3724	468	38	12.4	42.3%	404 (86.3%)	15 (3.2%)	30 (6.4%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.4%)	73.5	62^nd of 403 public high schools	84.6%		73.1	96^th of 409 public high schools	76.5%	34	51.2	40.7							42.9	$13,210	$1,664	$11,546
Eastbrook High School	Public	9-12	560 S 900 E	Marion	46953	Grant County	Eastbrook Community School Corp	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(765) 664-1214	509	32	16.0	37.5%	458 (90.0%)	7 (1.4%)	25 (4.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.8%)	70.3	72^nd of 403 public high schools	82.1%		40.7	257^th of 409 public high schools	37.2%	185	50.9	37.5							41.2	$10,868	$1,036	$9,831
Norwell High School	Public	9-12	1100 E Us 224	Ossian	46777	Wells County	Northern Wells Community Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(260) 543-2213	788	40	19.9	24.9%	716 (90.9%)	6 (0.8%)	38 (4.8%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.2%)	63	111^th of 403 public high schools	72.5%		73.6	93^rd of 409 public high schools	77.3%	18	54.5	30.8							32.1	$9,836	$263	$9,572
South Adams High School	Public	9-12	1000 Parkway St	Berne	46711	Adams County	South Adams Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(260) 589-3131	343	27	12.5	44.0%	276 (80.5%)	2 (0.6%)	51 (14.9%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	62.1	115^th of 403 public high schools	71.5%		61.9	148^th of 409 public high schools	63.8%	33	50.0	25.0							48.0	$15,503	$2,975	$12,527
Jay County Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	2072 W Sr 67	Portland	47371	Jay County	Jay School Corporation	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(260) 726-9306	1,242	81	15.4	50.2%	1,113 (89.6%)	4 (0.3%)	96 (7.7%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (1.9%)	52.6	162^nd of 403 public high schools	59.8%		62.4	144^th of 409 public high schools	64.8%	18	49.4	32.2	36.7	38.0	37.4	42.8	41.5	42.2	19.3	$10,893	$1,789	$9,104
Mississinewa High School	Public	9-12	1 Indian Trl	Gas City	46933	Grant County	Mississinewa Community School Corp	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(765) 674-2248	796	53	15.0	61.2%	660 (82.9%)	21 (2.6%)	48 (6.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.9%)	36.2	266^th of 403 public high schools	34.0%		19	336^th of 409 public high schools	17.8%	70	45.1	19.6							5.7	$10,709	$1,650	$9,059

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