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Private school · Demotte, Indiana

De Motte Christian School

De Motte Christian School rates 4.8 on the private-school model, which scores no academics: the estimated academic score shown on this page is drawn from Indiana statewide data for context and is not part of the rating.

Schools, 1 to 10This campus on our ten-point scale.
4.8this school

4.8 on a one-to-ten scale.

#409 of 527 schools in Indiana · The estimated academic score from Indiana statewide data is context only and is not part of this rating

The brief

A private school in Demotte, IN serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

It ranks 409 of 527 schools in Indiana.

De Motte Christian School is a private school: it enrolls by application and tuition, and its rating comes from the private-school model, which is not comparable with a public rating.

Math70%23 points above the Indiana average of 47%2026 ILEARN
Reading57%16 points above the Indiana average of 41%2026 ILEARN
In 2026, 70% of students were proficient in math and 57% in reading, against Indiana averages of 47% and 41%.2026 ILEARN; 81 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Classroom Attention
2.5
30% of the rating
Instructional Commitment
7.4
15% of the rating
Diversity & Inclusion
5.2
20% of the rating
Community Context
Data not available
School Profile
6.4
15% of the rating
About this school's datarating: low confidence · 5 sources, 2019–2026

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

  • Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IN statewide data. Learn more
  • What this rating measures: classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.
  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2021-2026) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2021-2026).

Score basis: private school model. Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data. Components scored: 4 of 5. Ranking pool: private schools in IN.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2023–24 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 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 · 2026 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
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 46310; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2021-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
De Motte Christian School and the 20 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$81,083
Median home value
$213,500
Median rent
$1,060/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
5.4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
34
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
37
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

  • White96%
  • Asian3%
  • Black1%

Enrollment mix: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Private-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  2. De Motte Christian Schoolthis school
    4.8
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than De Motte Christian School.Private-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does De Motte Christian School serve?

De Motte Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend De Motte Christian School?

De Motte Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at De Motte Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at De Motte Christian School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does De Motte Christian School rank in IN?

De Motte Christian School ranks #409 of 527 private schools in IN.

What is De Motte Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

De Motte Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 De Motte Christian School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, De Motte Christian School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2026) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2026).

Is De Motte Christian School a private school?

Yes, De Motte Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Calvinist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is De Motte Christian School a religious school?

De Motte Christian School has a Calvinist religious affiliation.

School facts

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
558
Gender split
67% M / 33% F
Student-teacher ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
Private
Coed status
Coed
Affiliation
Calvinist
School day
7 hours
Days per year
180 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jasper County
Area population (ZIP 46310)
13,914
Area average commute
31.6 min
Area median age
44.1

NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.