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#844 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 46% in state
Selma Middle School
Middle School · Liberty-perry Community Sch Corp · Selma, IN
A Liberty-perry Community Sch Corp middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10501 E CR 167 S, Selma, IN 47383
- Math 58% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Selma Middle School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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).
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Where Selma 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low184/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,700
Median home value
$128,400
Median rent
$928/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47383; 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.
Liberty-perry Community Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,519NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Selma Middle School is listed in Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Selma Middle School
Selma Middle School is a public middle school in Selma, IN, part of Liberty-perry Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 272 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #844 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Selma Middle School
What grades does Selma Middle School serve?
Selma Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Selma Middle School?
Selma Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selma Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Selma Middle School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Selma Middle School rank in IN?
Selma Middle School ranks #844 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Selma Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Selma Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Selma Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Selma Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Selma Middle School a charter school?
No, Selma Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Selma Middle School a Title I school?
No, Selma Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (765) 288-7242
- Area population (ZIP 47383)
- 2,564
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 47383; 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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