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#578 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 32% in state

Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School

High School · Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp · Montezuma, IN

A Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4907 S Coxville Rd, Montezuma, IN 47862

  • Math 30% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-6.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.2 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$12,772
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Students at Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
24%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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

48.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Riverton Parke 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat 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

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Vermillion High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–124.9 mi468Compare →

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
#1 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

Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School is listed in Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School

Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Montezuma, IN, part of Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 485 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #578 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School

What grades does Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School serve?

Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School?

Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School rank in IN?

Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School ranks #578 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School a charter school?

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

Is Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School a Title I school?

No, Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

48.2% of students at Riverton Parke 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
485
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Parke County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
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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