Enrollment
295
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shenandoah Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shenandoah Middle School
Shenandoah Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Middletown, Indiana, enrolling 295 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 295 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 347 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Shenandoah School Corporation also operates Shenandoah Elementary School (630 students) and Shenandoah High School (405 students) alongside Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah Middle School compares
Shenandoah 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,106
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shenandoah School Corporation, which includes Shenandoah Middle School.
$10,106
Per student
-16%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 65.0%
Federal 10.6%
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 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
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~295 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Middletown on the city page.
Is Shenandoah Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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