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#1206 of 1,823 schools in IN
South Elementary School of Communications
Elementary School · Msd Martinsville Schools · Martinsville, IN
A Msd Martinsville Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
500 Artesian Ave, Martinsville, IN 46151
- Math 39% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Elementary School of Communications score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 33% 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 57% (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
63.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Elementary School of Communications sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poston Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Tabernacle Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Charles L Smith Fine Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–4 | 1.2 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #8 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
South Elementary School of Communications is listed in MSD Martinsville Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Elementary School of Communications
South Elementary School of Communications is a public elementary school in Martinsville, IN, part of Msd Martinsville Schools, serving approximately 281 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,206 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Elementary School of Communications
What grades does South Elementary School of Communications serve?
South Elementary School of Communications serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend South Elementary School of Communications?
South Elementary School of Communications has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School of Communications?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School of Communications is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Elementary School of Communications rank in IN?
South Elementary School of Communications ranks #1,206 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is South Elementary School of Communications's MySchoolScout rating?
South Elementary School of Communications has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 South Elementary School of Communications?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Elementary School of Communications has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Elementary School of Communications a charter school?
No, South Elementary School of Communications is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Elementary School of Communications a Title I school?
No, South Elementary School of Communications is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Elementary School of Communications?
63.7% of students at South Elementary School of Communications 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
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Morgan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (765) 349-1486
- 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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