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St. Paul Catholic School

Private | PK-6 | 306 students

Dedicated to excellence in education that is standards and Christ centered.
 
 
 
 

Living in Sellersburg

Situated in a suburban neighborhood. The median home value is $125,500. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $720.

Source: Sperling's Best Places
 
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Posted September 4, 2012

We have sent both of our children to St. Paul Catholic School and are glad we did! It has a wonderful feeling of family, community, and spirituality. Both of our children have excelled academically because of the guidance they were given by their teachers to become lifelong learners.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2010

This school is great with one exception. If your child is way above average they view that as a dicipline problem. They have no idea how to deal with children that don't fit into their safe little pigeon holes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2009

My kids 11 and 7 have been at St. Paul's since kindergarten. The school is wonderful The test results speak for themselves. The Teachers really care about the kids, and it has been great having them there. I am currently trying to decide whether to keep them in private school after 6th grade, and I can tell you the public schools test results really scare me. I grew up in Public School in the South end of Louisville, and I didn't feel that my education was any worse than those going to Trinity or St. X, but the test results say different. Not sure what I will do yet.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2007

My children have always encountered nothing but love, and understanding from the teachers and the administration. I would never dream of sending them somewhere else.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 11, 2004

I feel very blessed that my children (kindergarten and second grade) have the opportunity to attend a school where the teachers genuinely care for the educational and spiritual education and growth of each child. Our children need all the support and guidance in becoming prepared for the world we live in today. I feel confident they are receiving a strong moral foundation to aid them in their life's journey ahead.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

St. Paul School has provided my fifth grader with a solid foundation of basic skills in a nurturing, safe, and Christian environment. Teachers and staff are talented, caring, and creative educators.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 85% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 82% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
91%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
98%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

GreatSchools Rating

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Academic rating
5 / 10
Climate rating
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Academic rating

The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state. Growth and college readiness ratings are coming soon, pending publication of 2012 data.
Overall academic rating

5

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Test score rating 2012*
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Student growth rating 2012**
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Reading growth
Below average
Math growth
Below average

*Test scores are based on 2012 ISTEP and ECA results from the state of Indiana.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. Data is from the 2012 school year and is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

Climate ratings

Climate rating for this school is not yet available.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 74%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
Multiracial 3% 4%
Hispanic 1% 7%
American Indian N/A 0%
Black N/A 12%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/AN/A
English learners 0%N/AN/A
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 3%N/AN/A
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Computer specialist(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
Speech and language therapist(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Music teacher(s)
Music
  • Bell / Handbell choir
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons

Language learning

Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:55 am
School end time
  • 2:10 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 6:30 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Karen Haas
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Affiliation
  • Roman catholic
Associations
  • NCEA
Fax number
  • (812) 246-7632

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Standards-based
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Religious
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • School shares bus/van with other schools
School facilities
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Cafeteria
  • Chapel/spiritual reflection center
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Playground
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
  • Archdiocese of Indianapolis
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Flag football
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Music
  • Bell / Handbell choir
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
School leaders can update this information here.

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School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Present special topics during curricular units
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
School colors
  • red, white
School mascot
  • Aces
School leaders can update this information here.

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What does it cost?

Vouchers accepted
Yes
Financial aid offered
Yes.
School-based aid
Outside scholarships
Application fee
Yes. $150.
No fee waivers available

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Our Lady of Providence Jr/Sr High School
Silver Creek Middle/High School
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105 St Paul St
Sellersburg, IN 47172
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Phone: (812) 246-3266

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