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#1440 of 1,823 schools in IN

Meadowlawn Elementary School

Elementary School · Twin Lakes School Corp · Monticello, IN

A Twin Lakes School Corp elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

715 W Ohio St, Monticello, IN 47960

  • Math 38% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.1% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.1% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-15.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$13,194
Chronic Absenteeism8.7%

Students at Meadowlawn Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
35%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

60.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Meadowlawn 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$61,087

Median home value

$179,300

Median rent

$852/mo

College educated

18.2%

Homeownership

78.7%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47960; 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oaklawn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–40.8 mi313Compare →
Eastlawn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–4Not available147Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Twin Lakes School Corp

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$13,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Meadowlawn Elementary School is listed in Twin Lakes School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Meadowlawn Elementary School

Meadowlawn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monticello, IN, part of Twin Lakes School Corp, serving approximately 550 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,440 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Meadowlawn Elementary School

What grades does Meadowlawn Elementary School serve?

Meadowlawn Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Meadowlawn Elementary School?

Meadowlawn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlawn Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Meadowlawn Elementary School rank in IN?

Meadowlawn Elementary School ranks #1,440 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Meadowlawn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Meadowlawn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Meadowlawn Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadowlawn Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Meadowlawn Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Meadowlawn Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

60.4% of students at Meadowlawn 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
550
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
White County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.7%
Area population (ZIP 47960)
15,313
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
47.8
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 47960; 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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