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#455 of 478 private schools in IN
Spring Meadow School
Middle School · Bluffton, IN
A private middle school in Bluffton, IN serving grades 1st – 8th.
5386 W 100 S, Bluffton, IN 46714
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Spring Meadow 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated913/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bluffton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,468
Median home value
$164,500
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Brook SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9 | 1–8 | 1.3 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood Lane SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.6 | 1–8 | 1.8 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Clearview Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.0 | 1–8 | 3.4 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Winchester SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.7 | 1–8 | 4.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Spring Meadow School is listed in Bluffton, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Spring Meadow School
Spring Meadow School is a private middle school in Bluffton, IN, serving approximately 40 students in grades 1st-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #455 of 478 private schools in IN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Meadow School
What grades does Spring Meadow School serve?
Spring Meadow School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Spring Meadow School?
Spring Meadow School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Meadow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Meadow School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Spring Meadow School rank in IN?
Spring Meadow School ranks #455 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Spring Meadow School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring Meadow School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Spring Meadow School a private school?
Yes, Spring Meadow School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Spring Meadow School a religious school?
Spring Meadow School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Area population (ZIP 46714)
- 15,257
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 46714; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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