Enrollment
748
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silver Creek Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silver Creek Middle School
Silver Creek Middle School is a large middle school in Sellersburg, Indiana, enrolling 748 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 748 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 363 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Silver Creek School Corporation also operates Silver Creek Elementary School (980 students) and Silver Creek High School (976 students) alongside Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek Middle School compares
Silver Creek 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,486
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Silver Creek School Corporation, which includes Silver Creek Middle School.
$10,486
Per student
-13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 56.6%
Federal 6.9%
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 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
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~748 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Silver Creek Middle School a good school?
Silver Creek Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of 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 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.
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