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South Vermillion Middle School

Middle School · South Vermillion Com Sch Corp · Clinton, IN

A South Vermillion Com Sch Corp middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.

950 W Wildcat Dr, Clinton, IN 47842

  • Math 29% vs IN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.8% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-12.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$12,809
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at South Vermillion Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency29%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
39%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
22%
2025
Math
29%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (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 39 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where South Vermillion Middle 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 29Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$54,181

Median home value

$114,100

Median rent

$800/mo

College educated

19.2%

Homeownership

70.7%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47842; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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 Vermillion Com Sch Corp

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$12,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Vermillion Middle School is listed in South Vermillion Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Vermillion Middle School

South Vermillion Middle School is a public middle school in Clinton, IN, part of South Vermillion Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 487 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,186 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Vermillion Middle School

What grades does South Vermillion Middle School serve?

South Vermillion Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend South Vermillion Middle School?

South Vermillion Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Vermillion Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Vermillion Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Vermillion Middle School rank in IN?

South Vermillion Middle School ranks #1,186 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is South Vermillion Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Vermillion Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Vermillion Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Vermillion Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is South Vermillion Middle School a charter school?

No, South Vermillion Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Vermillion Middle School a Title I school?

No, South Vermillion Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Vermillion Middle School?

62.2% of students at South Vermillion 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
487
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Vermillion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
Area population (ZIP 47842)
9,675
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
42.7
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 47842; 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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