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4.9 avg / 10

Shelbyville Central Schools School District

School District · Shelbyville, Indiana

Students: 3,983
Teachers (FTE): 241
Estimated Scores: 29%

Avg Rating

4.9

out of 10

Schools

7

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,582

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.5:1

How this district compares

Indiana rank

#265 of 292

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.4

below Indiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,582

+$220 vs Indiana median

District size

3,983 students

Much larger than Indiana median

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. The district invests $12,582 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.9/10, Shelbyville Central Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Coulston Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.

In standardized testing, Shelbyville Central Schools students show an average math proficiency of 43.7% and ELA proficiency of 36.7%.

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

Math Proficiency 43.7%
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ELA Proficiency 36.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Shelbyville Central Schools with test data.

District Details

State
Indiana
City
Shelbyville
Total Enrollment
3,983
Teachers (FTE)
241
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data 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 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Shelbyville Central Schools?

Shelbyville Central Schools spends $12,582 per student per year.

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?

Coulston Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Shelbyville Central Schools with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What are the test scores in Shelbyville Central Schools?

Across schools in Shelbyville Central Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.7%. 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 4.9/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.9/10
Math Proficiency
43.7%
ELA Proficiency
36.7%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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