South Spencer Middle School

South Spencer County Sch Corp
1298 N Orchard Rd
Rockport, IN 47635
228 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
228
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    214 (93.9 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (4.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: South Spencer County Sch Corp
Phone: (812)649-2203
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 82
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 75
Grade 7 83
Grade 8 70
Gender Ratio