Serving 886 students in grades 6-8, Shelbyville Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 886 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shelbyville Middle School's student population of 886 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
886 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Colors
Gold and Blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Building our Community through Education and Opportunity Every Student. Every Day. No Exceptions. No Excuses.
School Rankings
Shelbyville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelbyville Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1040 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
72%
62%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelbyville Middle School's ranking?
Shelbyville Middle School is ranked #1040 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Shelbyville Middle School often compared to?
Shelbyville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwestern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Shelbyville Middle School?
886 students attend Shelbyville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Shelbyville Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shelbyville Middle School?
Shelbyville Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shelbyville Middle School offer ?
Shelbyville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shelbyville Middle School part of?
Shelbyville Middle School is part of Shelbyville Central Schools.
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