Excellent
#46 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 3% in state
Marrs Elementary School
Elementary School · Msd Mount Vernon · Mount Vernon, IN
A Msd Mount Vernon elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9201 Hwy 62 E, Mount Vernon, IN 47620
- Math 74% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marrs Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marrs 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,156/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Vernon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,869
Median home value
$215,600
Median rent
$755/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| West Terrace Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Farmersville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 311 | Compare → |
| West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | Not available | 343 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Msd Mount Vernon
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marrs Elementary School is listed in MSD Mount Vernon; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marrs Elementary School
Marrs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mount Vernon, IN, part of Msd Mount Vernon, serving approximately 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marrs Elementary School
What grades does Marrs Elementary School serve?
Marrs Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Marrs Elementary School?
Marrs Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marrs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marrs Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marrs Elementary School rank in IN?
Marrs Elementary School ranks #46 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Marrs Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marrs Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Marrs Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marrs Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marrs Elementary School a charter school?
No, Marrs Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marrs Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Marrs Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marrs Elementary School?
29.9% of students at Marrs 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Posey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (812) 985-2082
- Area population (ZIP 47620)
- 12,533
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 47620; 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
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