Cedar Crest Intermediate School

Cedar Crest Intermediate School is a rural-scale middle school in Huntingburg, Indiana, run under Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp. The school educates 192 students in grades 5 through 6. Enrollment runs roughly 68% leaner than the state mean of about 594.

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp comprises 4 schools with combined enrollment of 1,254 students; Cedar Crest Intermediate School is among them.

On the student-mix side, Cedar Crest Intermediate School lists that nearly all students (93%) are White. The remainder breaks down as 5% Hispanic.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Cedar Crest Intermediate School has 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 19.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.6:1, putting Cedar Crest Intermediate School higher than the state norm the norm. Around 35% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

With demographic context factored in, Cedar Crest Intermediate School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 50.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 63.2%.

In the broader community, Dubois County reports that median household earnings sit near $75,979, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. In all, Dubois County runs 17 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,511 students), of which Cedar Crest Intermediate School is one.

The closest other public school is Pine Ridge Elementary School, roughly 5.5 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Cedar Crest Intermediate School at 2nd of 6; the average score across the group is 53.5%.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Cedar Crest Intermediate School has declined 7%, going from 206 students in 2018 to 192 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 16.0:1 in 2018 to 19.2:1 today.

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