Switzerland Co Middle School

Switzerland County School Corp
1004 W Main St
Vevay, IN 47043
244 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Switzerland County Middle School, located in the historic river town of Vevay, Indiana, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the region. Situated on West Main Street, the school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the Switzerland County School Corporation, focusing on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. The school is committed to fostering both academic growth and social development, offering a curriculum designed to challenge students while supporting their transition through the middle grade years.

Beyond the classroom, Switzerland County Middle School plays an active role in the local community, emphasizing character development and extracurricular involvement. The school encourages participation in a variety of programs, including athletics, arts, and academic clubs, which help instill a sense of school spirit and belonging among the student body. By focusing on a holistic educational approach, the school strives to prepare its students to become productive, responsible citizens within the rural southeastern Indiana landscape.
244
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    230 (94.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.6 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Switzerland County School Corp
Phone: (812)427-3809
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 104
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 7 114
Grade 8 130
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Carroll County Middle School
Carroll County
590 Students
408 5th St
Carrollton, KY 41008 (7.1 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th