Excellent
#339 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 19% in state
South Ripley Junior High School
Middle School · South Ripley Com Sch Corp · Versailles, IN
A South Ripley Com Sch Corp middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1589 S Benham Rd, Versailles, IN 47042
- Math 48% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Ripley Junior High School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Ripley Junior 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,401
Median home value
$178,200
Median rent
$717/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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South Ripley Com Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Ripley Junior High School is listed in South Ripley Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Ripley Junior High School
South Ripley Junior High School is a public middle school in Versailles, IN, part of South Ripley Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 163 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #339 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Ripley Junior High School
What grades does South Ripley Junior High School serve?
South Ripley Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend South Ripley Junior High School?
South Ripley Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Ripley Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Ripley Junior High School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Ripley Junior High School rank in IN?
South Ripley Junior High School ranks #339 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is South Ripley Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Ripley Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 South Ripley Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Ripley Junior High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is South Ripley Junior High School a charter school?
No, South Ripley Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Ripley Junior High School a Title I school?
No, South Ripley Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Ripley Junior High School?
54.6% of students at South Ripley Junior 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 163
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ripley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (812) 689-0909
- Area population (ZIP 47042)
- 3,867
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 47042; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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