Shelbyville Middle School

Shelbyville Central Schools
1200 W McKay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
882 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Shelbyville Middle School, located at 1200 W McKay Rd in Shelbyville, Indiana, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Shelbyville Central Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for middle-grade students. With a commitment to preparing learners for future success, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to build foundational skills while encouraging students to explore diverse interests and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Shelbyville Middle School places a high value on community and school spirit, working to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel supported by staff and peers alike. The facility on McKay Road acts as a focal point for the local community, hosting various events and activities that promote student engagement. By focusing on both personal growth and educational excellence, the school strives to empower its student body to become responsible, productive, and well-rounded members of the Shelbyville community.
882
Total Students
51.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    662 (75.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    152 (17.2 %)
  • Two or More
    41 (4.6 %)
  • Black
    18 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3 %)
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: Shelbyville Central Schools
Phone: (317)392-2551
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 882
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 385
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 73

* 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 6 305
Grade 7 291
Grade 8 286
Gender Ratio
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