Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp School District
School District · St Leon, Indiana
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,762
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,762
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#28 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,151
+$789 vs Indiana median
District size
3,762 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp ranks #28 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Dearborn Elementary School (8.9/10), Sunman Elementary School (8.3/10), and East Central Middle School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dearborn Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Sunman Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | East Central Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Bright Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | East Central High School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp
Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp is a St Leon, Indiana school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 3,762 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. District-level spending was $13,151 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Dearborn Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp students show an average math proficiency of 58.5% and ELA proficiency of 57.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp with test data.
Schools in Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- St Leon
- Total Enrollment
- 3,762
- Teachers (FTE)
- 231
- District spending per student
- $13,151NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp?
Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp?
The average composite rating for Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp is 7.6/10. 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 Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp?
Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp's district-level spending was $13,151 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 Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp?
North Dearborn Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp?
Across schools in Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?
Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp has an average school rating of 7.6/10 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 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.9%
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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