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Sarah Scott Middle School
Middle School · Vigo County School Corp · Terre Haute, IN
A Vigo County School Corp middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Grant St, Terre Haute, IN 47802
- Math 9% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sarah Scott Middle School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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
87.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sarah Scott 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,033/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Terre Haute), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,880
Median home value
$165,800
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vigo Virtual School AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Bible Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | 3–12 | 3.8 mi | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vigo County School Corp
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #22 of 26
- District spending per student
- $10,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sarah Scott Middle School is listed in Vigo County School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sarah Scott Middle School
Sarah Scott Middle School is a public middle school in Terre Haute, IN, part of Vigo County School Corp, serving approximately 392 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,711 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sarah Scott Middle School
What grades does Sarah Scott Middle School serve?
Sarah Scott Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sarah Scott Middle School?
Sarah Scott Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah Scott Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarah Scott Middle School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sarah Scott Middle School rank in IN?
Sarah Scott Middle School ranks #1,711 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Sarah Scott Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sarah Scott Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Sarah Scott Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sarah Scott Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sarah Scott Middle School a charter school?
No, Sarah Scott Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sarah Scott Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sarah Scott Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sarah Scott Middle School?
87.2% of students at Sarah Scott 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
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Vigo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.3%
- Phone
- (812) 462-4381
- Area population (ZIP 47802)
- 33,192
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 47802; 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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