East Central Middle School

Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp
8356 Schuman Rd
St Leon, IN 47012
872 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Sunman-Dearborn Middle School, located in St. Leon, Indiana, serves as a central hub for academic and personal growth within the Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that bridges the transition from elementary to high school, focusing on a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for future challenges. With a commitment to academic excellence, the school emphasizes student engagement through a variety of core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to cater to diverse interests and learning styles.

Beyond the classroom, Sunman-Dearborn Middle School prioritizes character development and community involvement. The staff works closely with students to cultivate essential life skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and social responsibility. By maintaining a focus on school spirit and a positive culture, the institution strives to ensure that every student feels connected to their peers and teachers, ultimately aiming to develop well-prepared, confident individuals ready for the rigors of high school and beyond.
872
Total Students
50.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    828 (95.0 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (2.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp
Phone: (812)576-3500
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 872
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 147
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* 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 6 289
Grade 7 295
Grade 8 288
Gender Ratio