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#1081 of 1,823 schools in IN
Shoals Middle School
Middle School · Shoals Community School Corp · Shoals, IN
A Shoals Community School Corp middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11741 Ironton Rd, Shoals, IN 47581
- Math 14% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shoals Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 9-year record (2017–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shoals 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,864
Median home value
$124,900
Median rent
$606/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47581; 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.
Shoals Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,048NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shoals Middle School is listed in Shoals Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shoals Middle School
Shoals Middle School is a public middle school in Shoals, IN, part of Shoals Community School Corp, serving approximately 128 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,081 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shoals Middle School
What grades does Shoals Middle School serve?
Shoals Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Shoals Middle School?
Shoals Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoals Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shoals Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shoals Middle School rank in IN?
Shoals Middle School ranks #1,081 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Shoals Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shoals Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Shoals Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shoals Middle School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Shoals Middle School a charter school?
No, Shoals Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shoals Middle School a Title I school?
No, Shoals Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shoals Middle School?
66.4% of students at Shoals 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
- 128
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Martin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.2%
- Phone
- (812) 247-2060
- Area population (ZIP 47581)
- 2,828
- Area median age
- 52.5
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 47581; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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