Southwest School Corporation School District
School District · Sullivan, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,997
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,997
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#248 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,997
+$635 vs Indiana median
District size
1,801 students
Typical than Indiana median
About Southwest School Corporation
Southwest School Corporation is a Sullivan, Indiana school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,801 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $12,997 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Southwest School Corporation demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Carlisle Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Southwest School Corporation students show an average math proficiency of 38.6% and ELA proficiency of 38.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Southwest School Corporation, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southwest School Corporation with test data.
Schools in Southwest School Corporation
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Sullivan
- Total Enrollment
- 1,801
- Teachers (FTE)
- 129
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southwest School Corporation?
Southwest School Corporation has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Southwest School Corporation?
The average composite rating for Southwest School Corporation is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Southwest School Corporation?
Southwest School Corporation spends $12,997 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southwest School Corporation?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southwest School Corporation is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southwest School Corporation?
Carlisle Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Southwest School Corporation with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Southwest School Corporation?
Across schools in Southwest School Corporation with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Southwest School Corporation compare to other districts in Indiana?
Southwest School Corporation has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 5 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.3%
Resources
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.
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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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