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#788 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 43% in state
Montezuma Elementary School
Elementary School · Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp · Montezuma, IN
A Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
PO Box 400, Montezuma, IN 47862
- Math 33% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montezuma Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 30% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Montezuma 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,500
Median home value
$88,900
Median rent
$894/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47862; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosedale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,772NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montezuma Elementary School is listed in Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montezuma Elementary School
Montezuma Elementary School is a public elementary school in Montezuma, IN, part of Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 225 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #788 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montezuma Elementary School
What grades does Montezuma Elementary School serve?
Montezuma Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Montezuma Elementary School?
Montezuma Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montezuma Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montezuma Elementary School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montezuma Elementary School rank in IN?
Montezuma Elementary School ranks #788 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Montezuma Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Montezuma Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Montezuma Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montezuma Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Montezuma Elementary School a charter school?
No, Montezuma Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montezuma Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Montezuma Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montezuma Elementary School?
63.6% of students at Montezuma 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Parke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (765) 245-2303
- Area population (ZIP 47862)
- 1,262
- Area median age
- 51.1
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 47862; 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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