Silver Creek School Corporation School District

601 Renz Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,104 students in Silver Creek School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Silver Creek School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
4 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
3,104 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Silver Creek School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#125 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Silver Creek School Corporation  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Silver Creek School Corporation  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Silver Creek School Corporation  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Silver Creek School Corporation  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Silver Creek School Corporation  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,659 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
31,157 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
332 Students
150,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
15%
# Black Students
59 Students
137,666 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
2,502 Students
650,927 Students
% White Students
81%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
161 Students
56,510 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
49
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
232
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
225
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
224
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
243
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
220
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
214
74,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
229
75,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
273
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
252
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
249
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
228
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
238
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
228
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,599 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,222. 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 $12,852. 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
$13,222
Spending / Student
$8,566
$12,852

Best Silver Creek School Corporation School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Creek Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
495 N Indiana Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-4421
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #22.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
503 N Indiana Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3312
Grades: 2-5
| 901 students
Rank: #33.
Silver Creek High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
557 Renz Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3391
Grades: 9-12
| 943 students
Rank: n/an/a
8604 Commerce Park Dr
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 248-7250
Grades: PK-1
| 506 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Silver Creek School Corporation School District?
Silver Creek School Corporation School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,104 students.
What is the rank of Silver Creek School Corporation School District?
Silver Creek School Corporation School District is ranked #126 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Creek School Corporation School District?
81% of Silver Creek School Corporation School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Silver Creek School Corporation School District?
Silver Creek School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Silver Creek School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,566 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% 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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