Below Average
#1416 of 1,823 schools in IN
South Dearborn Middle School
Middle School · South Dearborn Community Sch Corp · Aurora, IN
A South Dearborn Community Sch Corp middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5850 Squire Pl, Aurora, IN 47001
- Math 22% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Dearborn Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Dearborn Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,560
Median home value
$190,300
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greendale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 461 | 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.
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Dearborn Middle School is listed in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Dearborn Middle School
South Dearborn Middle School is a public middle school in Aurora, IN, part of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 293 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,416 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Dearborn Middle School
What grades does South Dearborn Middle School serve?
South Dearborn Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend South Dearborn Middle School?
South Dearborn Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Dearborn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Dearborn Middle School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Dearborn Middle School rank in IN?
South Dearborn Middle School ranks #1,416 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is South Dearborn Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Dearborn Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Dearborn Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Dearborn Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Dearborn Middle School a charter school?
No, South Dearborn Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Dearborn Middle School a Title I school?
No, South Dearborn Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Dearborn Middle School?
50.9% of students at South Dearborn 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dearborn County
- Phone
- (812) 926-6298
- Area population (ZIP 47001)
- 10,374
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 47001; 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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