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Silver Creek School Corporation School District

601 Renz Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Silver Creek School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,161 students in Silver Creek School Corporation School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Indiana.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Elementary Schools in Silver Creek School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,434 Schools
# Students
3,104 Students
662,155 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
44,024 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Silver Creek School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#123 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
40%
39%
47%
41%
34%
34%
94%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
14%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
81%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,599 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,566 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,599
$13,184
Spending / Student
$8,566
$12,815

Best Silver Creek School Corporation School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Creek Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
495 N Indiana Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-4421
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
503 N Indiana Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3312
Gr: 2-5 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
8604 Commerce Park Dr
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 248-7250
Gr: PK-1 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,104 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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