Southern Wells Com Schools School District
School District · Poneto, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,929
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,929
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Southern Wells Com Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Southern Wells Com Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School
Poneto · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southern Wells Elementary School
Poneto · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#220 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,929
$1,433 vs Indiana median
District size
883 students
Smaller than Indiana median
Top-Rated Schools in Southern Wells Com Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Wells Jr-sr High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Southern Wells Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southern Wells Com Schools
Southern Wells Com Schools is a Poneto, Indiana school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 883 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $10,929 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Southern Wells Com Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southern Wells Jr-sr High School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Southern Wells Com Schools students show an average math proficiency of 55.5% and ELA proficiency of 58.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Southern Wells Com Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southern Wells Com Schools with test data.
Schools in Southern Wells Com Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Poneto
- Total Enrollment
- 883
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southern Wells Com Schools?
Southern Wells Com Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Southern Wells Com Schools?
The average composite rating for Southern Wells Com Schools is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Southern Wells Com Schools?
Southern Wells Com Schools spends $10,929 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southern Wells Com Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southern Wells Com Schools is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southern Wells Com Schools?
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School is the highest-rated school in Southern Wells Com Schools with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Southern Wells Com Schools?
Across schools in Southern Wells Com Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.5%
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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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