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#823 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 45% in state

Monroe Central Jr-sr High School

High School · Monroe Central School Corp · Parker City, IN

A Monroe Central School Corp high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1878 N CR 1000 W, Parker City, IN 47368

  • Math 36% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+0.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.8 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation7.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$10,777
Chronic Absenteeism22.5%

Students at Monroe Central Jr-sr High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
34%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Monroe Central Jr-sr High 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$69,936

Median home value

$103,500

Median rent

$927/mo

College educated

14.5%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47368; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
7.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Monroe Central School Corp

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$10,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Monroe Central Jr-sr High School is listed in Monroe Central School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Monroe Central Jr-sr High School

Monroe Central Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Parker City, IN, part of Monroe Central School Corp, serving approximately 466 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #823 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Monroe Central Jr-sr High School

What grades does Monroe Central Jr-sr High School serve?

Monroe Central Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Monroe Central Jr-sr High School?

Monroe Central Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Central Jr-sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Central Jr-sr High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Monroe Central Jr-sr High School rank in IN?

Monroe Central Jr-sr High School ranks #823 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Monroe Central Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Monroe Central Jr-sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Monroe Central Jr-sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Monroe Central Jr-sr High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Monroe Central Jr-sr High School a charter school?

No, Monroe Central Jr-sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Monroe Central Jr-sr High School a Title I school?

No, Monroe Central Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monroe Central Jr-sr High School?

44.4% of students at Monroe Central Jr-sr High 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
466
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Randolph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 47368)
2,118
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
38.8
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 47368; 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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