- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Scottsburg Middle School grew from 537 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 181002001611 · Scottsburg, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 14.3:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Scottsburg Senior High School (678 students)
Scottsburg Middle School grew from 537 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Scottsburg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scottsburg Sen
Scottsburg Senior High School
678 students
- This school
Scottsburg Middle School
556 students
- Scottsburg Ele
Scottsburg Elem School
493 students
- Vienna-Finley
Vienna-Finley Elementary School
391 students
- Johnson Elemen 219
Johnson Elementary School
219 students
- Lexington Elem 205
Lexington Elementary School
205 students
What this shows Scottsburg Middle School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scottsburg Middle School compares
Scottsburg Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,918
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Scott County School District 2 reports $13,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~556 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), up 39.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.