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Southwestern Middle School

Q: Is Southwestern Middle School a good school?

Southwestern Middle School ranks 312 th of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

312^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 480 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 35% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

Southwestern Middle School is a public middle school located in Hanover, Indiana, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 306 students. The school is part of the Southwestern-Jefferson County Con school district, which is ranked 214 out of 380 districts in Indiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southwestern Middle School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student engagement, and socioeconomic factors. The school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 11.6% in 2020-2021 to 17.8% in 2023-2024, which is significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by ILEARN test scores, is consistently below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (33.7%), Math (21.56%), and Science (34.62%) all lower than the Southwestern-Jefferson County Con district and the state of Indiana. Additionally, Southwestern Middle School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.45% to 63.27% over the past few years.

When comparing Southwestern Middle School to the nearby Austin Middle School, Scottsburg Middle School, and Madison Consolidated Junior High School, it becomes evident that Southwestern Middle School is performing significantly worse academically. The nearby schools have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and better overall performance metrics. Addressing the underlying issues, such as student engagement and socioeconomic factors, could be crucial in improving Southwestern Middle School's performance and better serving its students.

280

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,715

Per pupil spending ?

60%

Free/discounted lunch ?

169 S Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243

(812) 866-9500

District: Southwestern-Jefferson County Con

Students who attend Southwestern Middle School usually attend:

High:

Southwestern High School

Feeder schools for Southwestern Middle School:

Elementary:

Southwestern Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.2%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 32nd percentile in 2015 → 35th in 2025

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school29%

District avg38%

312^th of 480

Indiana public middle schools ?

Bottom 35%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

From bottom 32% (2015) to bottom 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

214^th of 380Southwestern-Jefferson County Con 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	38.6	312 of 480	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.1	332 of 491	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.2	355 of 489	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.3	351 of 490	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.9	341 of 483	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	28.6	357 of 470	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.3	355 of 473	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	29.8	370 of 472	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	36.8	362 of 494	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	40.9	330 of 485	32.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Science35%

English Language Arts34%

Math22%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)					ILEARN Math (2025)					ILEARN Science (2025)		ILEARN Social Studies (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 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 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southwestern Middle School	Public	6-8	169 S Main Cross St	Hanover	47243	Jefferson County	Southwestern-Jefferson County Con	No	No	No	No	(812) 866-9500	280	22	13.0	60.0%	247 (88.2%)	4 (1.4%)	18 (6.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	38.6	312^th of 480 public middle schools	35.0%		33.1	332^nd of 491 public middle schools	32.4%	20		35.9	33.3	32.1	33.7		26.0	20.7	18.5	21.6	34.6	34.6		$9,715	$335	$9,380
Madison Consolidated Junior High School	Public	5-8	701 8th St	Madison	47250	Jefferson County	Madison Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 274-8003	728	47	15.6	54.1%	636 (87.4%)	11 (1.5%)	33 (4.5%)	9 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.8%)	62.6	166^th of 480 public middle schools	65.4%		75.1	110^th of 491 public middle schools	77.6%	56	40.4	42.2	48.6	49.7	45.3	36.6	33.3	37.9	36.1	36.0	28.7	28.7	29.5	$12,117	$1,049	$11,068
Scottsburg Middle School	Public	6-8	425 S 3rd St	Scottsburg	47170	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	No	No	No	(812) 752-8926	556	39	14.4	53.6%	509 (91.5%)	5 (0.9%)	23 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.1%)	59.5	183^rd of 480 public middle schools	61.9%		65.5	164^th of 491 public middle schools	66.6%	19		31.8	33.3	44.2	36.5		40.6	41.5	37.9	40.0	40.6	40.6		$10,355	$303	$10,052
Austin Middle School	Public	6-8	401 S Hwy 31	Austin	47102	Scott County	Scott County School District 1	No	No	No	No	(812) 794-8740	254	1	254.0	45.7%	232 (91.3%)	4 (1.6%)	9 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	22.8	367^th of 480 public middle schools	23.5%		20.4	384^th of 491 public middle schools	21.8%	17		27.1	18.6	25.0	23.5		25.9	7.0	8.2	13.7	31.8	31.8		$10,368	$603	$9,765

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwestern Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Southwestern Middle School?

Students at Southwestern Middle School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Southwestern Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 280 students attended Southwestern Middle School.

What district is Southwestern Middle School in?

Southwestern-Jefferson County Con

Is Southwestern Middle School a good school?

Southwestern Middle School ranks 312^th of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Southwestern Middle School attend?

Students who attend Southwestern Middle School usually go on to attend Southwestern High School

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2024–25 graduation ratesJan 5, 2026

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2022–23 through 2023–24 school spending dataJul 16, 2025

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