SOUTH SPENCER MIDDLE SCHOOL
South Spencer Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the South Spencer County Sch Corp school district, located in Rockport, IN with about 284 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 20 teachers, South Spencer Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
South Spencer Middle School, located in Rockport, Indiana, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the South Spencer County School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, catering specifically to the developmental needs of students in the middle grades. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the institution aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and the development of essential life skills.
Beyond its academic focus, South Spencer Middle School plays a significant role in the local Rockport community. The school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and clubs, which help to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. Through a commitment to collaboration between faculty, parents, and the student body, the school strives to maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that promotes character development alongside intellectual achievement.
For more information, contact South Spencer Middle School at (812) 649-2203 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rockport, IN 47635-1598
(812) 649-2203
SOUTH SPENCER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rockport, IN with about 284 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Spencer County Sch Corp
- Total Students:
- 284
- Teachers:
- 20
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 284 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH SPENCER MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 53.5%
- Male
- 46.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.