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#1274 of 1,823 schools in IN
Pike Central Middle School
Middle School · Pike County School Corp · Petersburg, IN
A Pike County School Corp middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1814 E SR 56, Petersburg, IN 47567
- Math 31% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pike Central Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pike Central Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,890
Median home value
$130,700
Median rent
$643/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47567; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pike County School Corp
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,598NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pike Central Middle School is listed in Pike County School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pike Central Middle School
Pike Central Middle School is a public middle school in Petersburg, IN, part of Pike County School Corp, serving approximately 375 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,274 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pike Central Middle School
What grades does Pike Central Middle School serve?
Pike Central Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pike Central Middle School?
Pike Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pike Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pike Central Middle School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pike Central Middle School rank in IN?
Pike Central Middle School ranks #1,274 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Pike Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pike Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pike Central Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pike Central Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pike Central Middle School a charter school?
No, Pike Central Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pike Central Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pike Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pike Central Middle School?
49.9% of students at Pike Central Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pike County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (812) 354-8478
- Area population (ZIP 47567)
- 6,187
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47567; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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