Excellent
#16 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 1% in state
South Terrace Elementary
Elementary School · Msd North Posey Co Schools · Wadesville, IN
A Msd North Posey Co Schools elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8427 Haines Rd, Wadesville, IN 47638
- Math 80% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Terrace Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South Terrace Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average314/100K
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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
$84,311
Median home value
$263,300
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47638; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wendel Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 4.3 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| North Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 416 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Msd North Posey Co Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,244NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Terrace Elementary is listed in MSD North Posey Co Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Terrace Elementary
South Terrace Elementary is a public elementary school in Wadesville, IN, part of Msd North Posey Co Schools, serving approximately 397 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Terrace Elementary
What grades does South Terrace Elementary serve?
South Terrace Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend South Terrace Elementary?
South Terrace Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Terrace Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Terrace Elementary rank in IN?
South Terrace Elementary ranks #16 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is South Terrace Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Terrace Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Terrace Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Terrace Elementary has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Terrace Elementary a charter school?
No, South Terrace Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Terrace Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Terrace Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Terrace Elementary?
30.2% of students at South Terrace Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Posey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (812) 985-3180
- Area population (ZIP 47638)
- 3,766
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 47638; 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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