Enrollment
371
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sarah Scott Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sarah Scott Middle School
Sarah Scott Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Terre Haute, Indiana, enrolling 371 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12:1, Sarah Scott Middle School is leaner than roughly 87% of Indiana schools and 25% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 83.1% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 224 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #110.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 197 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 371 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Terre Haute's middle schools, it stands alongside Woodrow Wilson Middle School (686 students): Sarah Scott Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 14:1).
Vigo County School Corp also operates Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students) and Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students) alongside Sarah Scott Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sarah Scott Middle School compares
Sarah Scott Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,067
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vigo County School Corp, which includes Sarah Scott Middle School.
$12,067
Per student
0%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 64.5%
Federal 13.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sarah Scott Middle School a good school?
Sarah Scott Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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