- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sellersburg, IN
Silver Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180021301537
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Creek Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Sellersburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Creek Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Sellersburg, IN.
School address
District: Silver Creek School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180021301537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Silver Creek Middle School held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 180021301537 · Sellersburg, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
748 enr · 17.4:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Silver Creek Elementary School (980 students)
Silver Creek Middle School held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Silver Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Silver Creek E
Silver Creek Elementary School
980 students
- Silver Creek H
Silver Creek High School
976 students
- This school
Silver Creek Middle School
748 students
- Silver Creek P
Silver Creek Primary School
510 students
What this shows Silver Creek Middle School reports 748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Creek Middle School compares
Silver Creek 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 39% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$10,959
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Silver Creek Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Silver Creek School Corporation reports $10,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Creek Middle School
How many students attend Silver Creek Middle School?
Silver Creek Middle School has 748 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sellersburg, IN. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Creek Middle School?
30.0% of students at Silver Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Creek Middle School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Sellersburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Creek Middle School?
Silver Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Silver Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Sellersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Sellersburg, 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 Sellersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Silver Creek School Corporation?
Besides Silver Creek Middle School, Silver Creek School Corporation also operates Silver Creek Elementary School (980 students), Silver Creek High School (976 students), and Silver Creek Primary School (510 students). See the Silver Creek School Corporation district page for the complete list.