Enrollment
220
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockport, IN
South Spencer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Spencer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181056001734
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Spencer Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rockport · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Spencer Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Spencer Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rockport, IN.
School address
District: South Spencer County Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181056001734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Spencer Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Spencer Middle School
South Spencer Middle School is a small middle school in Rockport, Indiana, enrolling 220 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.2% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 220 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 204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 220 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
South Spencer County Sch Corp also operates South Spencer High School (350 students) and Rockport-Ohio Elementary School (317 students) alongside South Spencer 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 South Spencer Middle School compares
South Spencer 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Indiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$12,257
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 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 95.5%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, South Spencer 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 South Spencer County Sch Corp, which includes South Spencer Middle School.
$12,257
Per student
+1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 54.6%
Federal 10.7%
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 South Spencer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Spencer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockport-Ohio Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luce Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Spencer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~220 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Spencer Middle School
How many students attend South Spencer Middle School?
South Spencer Middle School has 220 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockport, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Spencer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Spencer Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% 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 South Spencer Middle School?
48.2% of students at South Spencer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Spencer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Spencer Middle School is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Rockport, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Spencer Middle School?
South Spencer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 South Spencer Middle School rank among public schools in Rockport?
By Resource Investment Index, South Spencer Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rockport, 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 Rockport on the city page.
Is South Spencer Middle School a good school?
South Spencer Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. 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 South Spencer County Sch Corp?
Besides South Spencer Middle School, South Spencer County Sch Corp also operates South Spencer High School (350 students), Rockport-Ohio Elementary School (317 students), and Luce Elementary School (178 students). See the South Spencer County Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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