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#773 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 42% in state
Poston Road Elementary School
Elementary School · Msd Martinsville Schools · Martinsville, IN
A Msd Martinsville Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
139 E Poston Rd, Martinsville, IN 46151
- Math 37% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Poston Road Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (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 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Poston Road 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. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,724
Median home value
$219,400
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46151; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabernacle Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| South Elementary School of CommunicationsEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Charles L Smith Fine Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Brooklyn Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 242 | 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 Martinsville Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Poston Road Elementary School is listed in MSD Martinsville Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poston Road Elementary School
Poston Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in Martinsville, IN, part of Msd Martinsville Schools, serving approximately 246 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #773 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poston Road Elementary School
What grades does Poston Road Elementary School serve?
Poston Road Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Poston Road Elementary School?
Poston Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poston Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poston Road Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poston Road Elementary School rank in IN?
Poston Road Elementary School ranks #773 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Poston Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Poston Road 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 Poston Road Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poston Road Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Poston Road Elementary School a charter school?
No, Poston Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poston Road Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Poston Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poston Road Elementary School?
65.4% of students at Poston Road 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Morgan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (765) 342-8408
- Area population (ZIP 46151)
- 32,339
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 46151; 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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