- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
South Spencer Middle School held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 181056001734 · Rockport, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 13.8:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: South Spencer High School (350 students)
South Spencer Middle School held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Spencer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Spencer
South Spencer High School
350 students
- Rockport-Ohio
Rockport-Ohio Elementary School
317 students
- This school
South Spencer Middle School
220 students
- Luce Elementar
Luce Elementary School
178 students
What this shows South Spencer Middle School reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Spencer Middle School compares
South Spencer 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,992
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for South Spencer County Sch Corp reports $12,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~220 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.