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4.5 avg / 10

Southern Wells Com Schools School District

School District · Poneto, Indiana

Students: 883
Teachers (FTE): 60

Avg Rating

4.5

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,929

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

How this district compares

Indiana rank

#275 of 292

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.8

below Indiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,929

$1,433 vs Indiana median

District size

883 students

Smaller than Indiana median

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 4.5/10, 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 5.3/10.

In standardized testing, Southern Wells Com Schools students show an average math proficiency of 38.9% and ELA proficiency of 39.3%.

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

Math Proficiency 38.9%
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ELA Proficiency 39.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Southern Wells Com Schools with test data.

Schools in Southern Wells Com Schools

2 schools

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 4.5/10. 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 5.3/10.

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 38.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
4.5/10
Math Proficiency
38.9%
ELA Proficiency
39.3%

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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