SHOALS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Shoals Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Shoals Community School Corp school district, located in Shoals, IN with about 148 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Shoals Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Shoals Middle School, located at 11741 Ironton Rd in Shoals, Indiana, serves as a vital component of the Shoals Community School Corporation. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides an educational environment tailored to the unique needs of middle-grade students, focusing on academic development, personal growth, and the transition between elementary and high school. As part of a close-knit community, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work to foster both intellectual curiosity and character development among the local youth.

The school operates with a commitment to maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding Shoals community. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with extracurricular opportunities, Shoals Middle School aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond. Families in the area look to the school as a central hub for student life, benefiting from the personal attention and community-focused values that a smaller school corporation is uniquely positioned to provide.

For more information, contact Shoals Middle School at (812) 247-2060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.