Below Average
#1526 of 1,823 schools in IN
Sullivan Middle School
Middle School · Southwest School Corporation · Sullivan, IN
A Southwest School Corporation middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
415 W Frakes St, Sullivan, IN 47882
- Math 35% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sullivan Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 35% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sullivan 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,522
Median home value
$142,900
Median rent
$846/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47882; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Southwest School Corporation
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 83 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southwest School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sullivan Middle School is listed in Southwest School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sullivan Middle School
Sullivan Middle School is a public middle school in Sullivan, IN, part of Southwest School Corporation, serving approximately 361 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,526 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sullivan Middle School
What grades does Sullivan Middle School serve?
Sullivan Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sullivan Middle School?
Sullivan Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Middle School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sullivan Middle School rank in IN?
Sullivan Middle School ranks #1,526 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Sullivan Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sullivan Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Sullivan Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sullivan Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sullivan Middle School a charter school?
No, Sullivan Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sullivan Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sullivan Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sullivan Middle School?
48.2% of students at Sullivan 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
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sullivan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (812) 268-4000
- Area population (ZIP 47882)
- 8,494
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 47882; 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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