At a glance
Reported students
371
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.91
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
404.5
Sarah Scott Middle School: 371 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 415
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.91
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Sarah Scott Middle School
Sarah Scott Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Terre Haute. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Vigo County School Corp. NCES reports 371 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, below the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.3%) and Black (16.2%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sarah Scott Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.91 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.3%
- Hispanic6.7%
- Black16.2%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Vigo County School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Vigo Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
390 reported students
Honey Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
666 reported students
Otter Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
670 reported students
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
686 reported students
Ouabache Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
366 reported students
Farrington Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
380 reported students
Public schools near Sarah Scott Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrington Grove Elementary School Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 380 | 0.4 mi |
| Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 354 | 0.6 mi |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School Middle · Vigo County School Corp | 06–08 | 686 | 1.9 mi |
| Honey Creek Middle School Middle · Vigo County School Corp | 06–08 | 666 | 3.9 mi |
| West Vigo Middle School Middle · Vigo County School Corp | 06–08 | 390 | 4.8 mi |
| Otter Creek Middle School Middle · Vigo County School Corp | 06–08 | 670 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sarah Scott Middle School
What grades does Sarah Scott Middle School serve?
Sarah Scott Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Vigo County School Corp.
How many students attend Sarah Scott Middle School?
Sarah Scott Middle School reported 371 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 415 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sarah Scott Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 371 students and 33.91 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sarah Scott Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sarah Scott Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vigo County School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sarah Scott Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sarah Scott Middle School in?
Sarah Scott Middle School is part of Vigo County School Corp, based in Terre Haute, IN, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sarah Scott Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Farrington Grove Elementary School (0.4 mi), Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School (0.6 mi), Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.