Below Average
#1437 of 1,823 schools in IN
Southwestern Middle School
Middle School · Southwestern-jefferson Co Con · Hanover, IN
A Southwestern-jefferson Co Con middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
169 S Main Cross St, Hanover, IN 47243
- Math 22% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwestern Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* 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
62.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwestern Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,333
Median home value
$172,000
Median rent
$922/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47243; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Southwestern-jefferson Co Con
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,277NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwestern Middle School is listed in Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwestern Middle School
Southwestern Middle School is a public middle school in Hanover, IN, part of Southwestern-jefferson Co Con, serving approximately 306 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,437 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwestern Middle School
What grades does Southwestern Middle School serve?
Southwestern Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Southwestern Middle School?
Southwestern Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwestern Middle School rank in IN?
Southwestern Middle School ranks #1,437 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Southwestern Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwestern 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 Southwestern Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwestern Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Southwestern Middle School a charter school?
No, Southwestern Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwestern Middle School a Title I school?
No, Southwestern Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwestern Middle School?
62.4% of students at Southwestern 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (812) 866-6244
- Area population (ZIP 47243)
- 6,235
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 47243; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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