- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Terre Haute, IN
Sarah Scott Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sarah Scott Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181209001915
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sarah Scott Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Terre Haute · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sarah Scott Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sarah Scott Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Terre Haute, IN.
School address
District: Vigo County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181209001915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Sarah Scott Middle School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 181209001915 · Terre Haute, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 12:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students)
Sarah Scott Middle School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Sarah Scott Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terre Haute So
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
1,544 students
- Terre Haute No
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
1,486 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
686 students
- Lost Creek Ele
Lost Creek Elementary School
672 students
- Otter Creek Mi
Otter Creek Middle School
670 students
- This school 371
Sarah Scott Middle School
371 students
What this shows Sarah Scott Middle School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sarah Scott Middle School compares
Sarah Scott Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 68% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 13% in Indiana - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
African American 16.2%
Two or More 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Sarah Scott Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vigo County School Corp reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sarah Scott Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute South Vigo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terre Haute North Vigo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lost Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otter Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sarah Scott Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Terre Haute
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sarah Scott Middle School
How many students attend Sarah Scott Middle School?
Sarah Scott Middle School has 371 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Terre Haute, IN. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah Scott Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarah Scott Middle School is 12:1, which is 25% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sarah Scott Middle School?
83.1% of students at Sarah Scott Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sarah Scott Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sarah Scott Middle School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Terre Haute, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sarah Scott Middle School?
Sarah Scott Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sarah Scott Middle School rank among middle schools in Terre Haute?
By Resource Investment Index, Sarah Scott Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Terre Haute, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Terre Haute on the city page.
What other schools are in Vigo County School Corp?
Besides Sarah Scott Middle School, Vigo County School Corp also operates Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students), Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (686 students). See the Vigo County School Corp district page for the complete list.