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#912 of 1,823 schools in IN

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South Central Jr-sr High School

High School · South Central Com School Corp · Union Mills, IN

A South Central Com School Corp high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

9808 S 600 W, Union Mills, IN 46382

  • Math 49% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 53% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.7% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.3% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+12.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.2 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$11,103
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at South Central Jr-sr High School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
13%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where South Central Jr-sr High 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

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,278

Median home value

$190,900

College educated

14.9%

Homeownership

100%

Poverty rate

2.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46382; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

South Central Com School Corp

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$11,103NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Central Jr-sr High School is listed in South Central Com School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Central Jr-sr High School

South Central Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Union Mills, IN, part of South Central Com School Corp, serving approximately 465 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #912 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Central Jr-sr High School

What grades does South Central Jr-sr High School serve?

South Central Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend South Central Jr-sr High School?

South Central Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central Jr-sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Central Jr-sr High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Central Jr-sr High School rank in IN?

South Central Jr-sr High School ranks #912 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is South Central Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Central Jr-sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 South Central Jr-sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Central Jr-sr High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is South Central Jr-sr High School a charter school?

No, South Central Jr-sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Central Jr-sr High School a Title I school?

No, South Central Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Central Jr-sr High School?

33.1% of students at South Central Jr-sr 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
465
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
LaPorte County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 46382)
1,833
Area average commute
35 min
Area median age
53.7
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 46382; 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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