- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Middletown, IN
Shenandoah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shenandoah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180828001421
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shenandoah Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Shenandoah Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shenandoah Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Middletown, IN.
School address
District: Shenandoah School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180828001421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Shenandoah Middle School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 180828001421 · Middletown, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 14:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Shenandoah Elementary School (630 students)
Shenandoah Middle School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Shenandoah Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shenandoah Ele
Shenandoah Elementary School
630 students
- Shenandoah Hig
Shenandoah High School
405 students
- This school
Shenandoah Middle School
295 students
What this shows Shenandoah Middle School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shenandoah Middle School compares
Shenandoah 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,420
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 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Shenandoah Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shenandoah School Corporation reports $11,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shenandoah Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shenandoah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shenandoah Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shenandoah Middle School
How many students attend Shenandoah Middle School?
Shenandoah Middle School has 295 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Middletown, IN. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Middle School is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Shenandoah Middle School?
40.9% of students at Shenandoah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shenandoah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shenandoah Middle School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Middletown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shenandoah Middle School?
Shenandoah Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Shenandoah Middle School rank among public schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Shenandoah Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Middletown, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shenandoah School Corporation?
Besides Shenandoah Middle School, Shenandoah School Corporation also operates Shenandoah Elementary School (630 students) and Shenandoah High School (405 students). See the Shenandoah School Corporation district page for the complete list.