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#325 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 18% in state

Centerton Elementary School

Elementary School · Msd Martinsville Schools · Martinsville, IN

A Msd Martinsville Schools elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6075 High St, Martinsville, IN 46151

  • Math 82% vs IN 48% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+30.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.8 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+26.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$13,558
Chronic Absenteeism10.8%

Students at Centerton Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency82%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
48%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
65%
2025
Math
82%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Centerton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,724

Median home value

$219,400

Median rent

$978/mo

College educated

19.7%

Homeownership

80%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46151; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brooklyn Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–42.3 mi242Compare →
Green Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–4Not available143Compare →
Paragon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–4Not available203Compare →
Poston Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–4Not available246Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Msd Martinsville Schools

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#2 of 10
District spending per student
$13,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Centerton Elementary School is listed in MSD Martinsville Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Centerton Elementary School

Centerton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Martinsville, IN, part of Msd Martinsville Schools, serving approximately 130 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #325 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Centerton Elementary School

What grades does Centerton Elementary School serve?

Centerton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Centerton Elementary School?

Centerton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Centerton Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Centerton Elementary School rank in IN?

Centerton Elementary School ranks #325 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Centerton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Centerton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Centerton Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Centerton Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Centerton Elementary School a charter school?

No, Centerton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Centerton Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Centerton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centerton Elementary School?

43.8% of students at Centerton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
130
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Morgan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.8%
Area population (ZIP 46151)
32,339
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
40.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46151; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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