Very Good
#666 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 37% in state
Silver Creek High School
High School · Silver Creek School Corporation · Sellersburg, IN
A Silver Creek School Corporation high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
557 Renz Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Silver Creek High School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2020, to 19% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 5 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Silver Creek High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low172/100K
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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
$80,525
Median home value
$249,200
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
85.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47172; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Community AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 637 | Compare → |
| Community MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 486 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Silver Creek School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Silver Creek High School is listed in Silver Creek School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Silver Creek High School
Silver Creek High School is a public high school in Sellersburg, IN, part of Silver Creek School Corporation, serving approximately 943 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #666 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Silver Creek High School
What grades does Silver Creek High School serve?
Silver Creek High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Silver Creek High School?
Silver Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 943 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Silver Creek High School rank in IN?
Silver Creek High School ranks #666 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Silver Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Silver Creek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Silver Creek High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Creek High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is Silver Creek High School a charter school?
No, Silver Creek High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Silver Creek High School a Title I school?
No, Silver Creek High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Creek High School?
31.9% of students at Silver Creek High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 943
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (812) 246-3391
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 47172)
- 20,423
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 47172; 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, 2020-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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