Serving 128 students in grades 6-8, Shoals Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shoals Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Shoals Middle School's student population of 128 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shoals Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shoals Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1365 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shoals Middle School's ranking?
Shoals Middle School is ranked #1365 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Shoals Middle School?
128 students attend Shoals Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Shoals Middle School students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shoals Middle School?
Shoals Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shoals Middle School offer ?
Shoals Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shoals Middle School part of?
Shoals Middle School is part of Shoals Community School Corp School District.
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