Shelbyville Central Schools School District
School District · Shelbyville, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,983
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,983
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Evaluating Shelbyville Central Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Shelbyville Central Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Shelbyville SR High School
Shelbyville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
William F Loper Elementary School
Shelbyville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch
Shelbyville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#256 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,582
+$220 vs Indiana median
District size
3,983 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Shelbyville Central Schools ranks #256 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Shelbyville Central Schools's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Shelbyville SR High School (6.9/10), William F Loper Elementary School (5.9/10), and Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Shelbyville Central Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelbyville SR High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | William F Loper Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Coulston Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Shelbyville Middle School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Especially Kidz Health & Rehab Cnt | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Shelbyville Central Schools
Shelbyville Central Schools is a Shelbyville, Indiana school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 3,983 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. District-level spending was $12,582 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Shelbyville Central Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Shelbyville SR High School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Shelbyville Central Schools students show an average math proficiency of 60.9% and ELA proficiency of 59.7%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Shelbyville Central Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Shelbyville Central Schools with test data.
Schools in Shelbyville Central Schools
7 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Shelbyville
- Total Enrollment
- 3,983
- Teachers (FTE)
- 241
- District spending per student
- $12,582NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shelbyville Central Schools?
Shelbyville Central Schools has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Shelbyville Central Schools?
The average composite rating for Shelbyville Central Schools is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Shelbyville Central Schools?
Shelbyville Central Schools's district-level spending was $12,582 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shelbyville Central Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Shelbyville Central Schools is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Shelbyville Central Schools?
Shelbyville SR High School is the highest-rated school in Shelbyville Central Schools with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Shelbyville Central Schools?
Across schools in Shelbyville Central Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Shelbyville Central Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Shelbyville Central Schools has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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