Top Rankings
South Montgomery Com Sch Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,639 students in South Montgomery Com Sch Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in South Montgomery Com Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,639 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Montgomery Com Sch Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
92%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,927 is higher than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,309 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,927
$13,184
Spending / Student
$13,309
$12,815
Best South Montgomery Com Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ladoga Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
418 E Taylor St
Ladoga, IN 47954
(765) 942-2203
Ladoga, IN 47954
(765) 942-2203
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
New Market Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N Third St
New Market, IN 47965
(765) 866-0740
New Market, IN 47965
(765) 866-0740
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rd 775 E
New Ross, IN 47968
(765) 362-0542
New Ross, IN 47968
(765) 362-0542
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
Southmont Jr High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6460 Us 231 South
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 866-2023
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 866-2023
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Rank: #55.
Southmont Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6425 Us 231 S
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 866-0350
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 866-0350
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Montgomery Com Sch Corp School District?
South Montgomery Com Sch Corp School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,639 students.
What is the rank of South Montgomery Com Sch Corp School District?
South Montgomery Com Sch Corp School District is ranked #42 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Montgomery Com Sch Corp School District?
92% of South Montgomery Com Sch Corp School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Montgomery Com Sch Corp School District?
South Montgomery Com Sch Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is South Montgomery Com Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,309 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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