The top reported proficiency rate is 47% in Science. The lowest is 42% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Silver Creek Middle School
Silver Creek Middle School is a regular public school in Sellersburg, Indiana, serving sixth through eighth graders within the Silver Creek School Corporation. Sellersburg is a primarily residential bedroom community in Clark County, about a short drive north of Louisville, and it has the highest home values and household incomes in the county. The town is growing fast enough that some residents have formed a grassroots movement calling for a slowdown in development and commercialization, a tension that gives the area a clear identity as a place where rapid change and a desire to stay small coexist. The school itself sits in a suburban, car-dependent setting with two interstate exits nearby, and the town hosts a branch of Ivy Tech Community College as well as several private schools.
Academically, Silver Creek Middle School’s performance on the state ILEARN assessments places it among the strongest schools in Clark County. Across the tested subjects of math, English language arts, and science, the school’s overall proficiency rate is well above the midpoint for districts in the county, and it falls in the top quartile by that measure. Roughly two out of every five students scored proficient or above in math and ELA, and science results were slightly higher. State testing data was available for all three subjects with high participation rates, so the results offer a reliable picture. However, no multi-year trend data was provided, so it is not possible to say whether these outcomes represent improvement or stasis. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report.
The student body is sizable for a middle school, with enrollment spread roughly evenly across the three grade levels. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that while Sellersburg as a town has relatively high incomes, the school itself draws from a mix of economic backgrounds. Racially, the student population is predominantly white, with a Hispanic minority of about one in ten students, and smaller shares of students who are two or more races, Asian, Black, or Native American. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent who wants to understand the school’s support systems for those groups would need to ask the school directly. Similarly, information on discipline, course access, staffing ratios, and chronic absenteeism was absent from the available records, leaving gaps in the picture of daily school life and climate.
The district context matters here. In late 2023, voters in Silver Creek School Corporation approved a referendum to build a new high school, repurpose the current high school into a middle school, and upgrade athletic facilities. That means Silver Creek Middle School’s facilities may change in coming years as the district reorganizes its campuses. The referendum comes with a property tax increase, a lasting cost for homeowners in the district. The district has experienced steady enrollment growth, and the new construction is intended to add capacity. For a family looking at this school, that growth and investment signals a community that is putting money into its schools, but the tax impact is a real consideration.
Silver Creek Middle School fits a family looking for a middle school in a growing suburban community with solid academic results that stand out compared to nearby districts. The town’s housing costs are the highest in the county, so buying in may be a stretch for some, but rents and mortgage payments are still below national medians. Parents who want to know more about special education, English learner services, or school climate should expect to seek that information from the school directly, since it was not documented in the available data. The broader picture is of a school that is academically competitive in its region, located in a town where growth is both an asset and a point of local debate, and part of a district that is actively investing in its facilities.
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