Enrollment
556
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Scottsburg, IN
Scottsburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Scottsburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181002001611
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scottsburg Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Scottsburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Scottsburg Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scottsburg Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Scottsburg, IN.
School address
District: Scott County School District 2 · Indiana
NCES ID 181002001611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scottsburg Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scottsburg Middle School
Scottsburg Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Scottsburg, Indiana, enrolling 556 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.0% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 556 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 528 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #366.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 180 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 556 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Scott County School District 2 also operates Scottsburg Senior High School (678 students) and Scottsburg Elem School (493 students) alongside Scottsburg 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 Scottsburg Middle School compares
Scottsburg 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 5% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$13,773
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Scottsburg Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott County School District 2, which includes Scottsburg Middle School.
$13,773
Per student
+14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 59.0%
Federal 15.9%
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 Scottsburg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsburg Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scottsburg Elem School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vienna-Finley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scottsburg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~556 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Scottsburg Middle School
How many students attend Scottsburg Middle School?
Scottsburg Middle School has 556 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Scottsburg, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scottsburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scottsburg Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% 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 Scottsburg Middle School?
52.0% of students at Scottsburg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scottsburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Scottsburg Middle School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Scottsburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scottsburg Middle School?
Scottsburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Scottsburg Middle School rank among public schools in Scottsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Scottsburg Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Scottsburg, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Scottsburg on the city page.
Is Scottsburg Middle School a good school?
Scottsburg Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Scott County School District 2?
Besides Scottsburg Middle School, Scott County School District 2 also operates Scottsburg Senior High School (678 students), Scottsburg Elem School (493 students), and Vienna-Finley Elementary School (391 students). See the Scott County School District 2 district page for the complete list.
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