Monroe Central Jr-sr High School

1878 N Cr 1000 W
Parker City, IN 47368
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 490 students in grades 7-12, Monroe Central Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monroe Central Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Monroe Central Jr-sr High School's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
490 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Monroe Central Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#908 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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31%
36%
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45-49%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
93%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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≥95%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monroe Central Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Monroe Central Jr-sr High School is ranked #908 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Monroe Central Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Monroe Central Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winchester Community High School, Wapahani High School, Cowan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monroe Central Jr-sr High School?
490 students attend Monroe Central Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School?
Monroe Central Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monroe Central Jr-sr High School offer ?
Monroe Central Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Monroe Central Jr-sr High School part of?
Monroe Central Jr-sr High School is part of Monroe Central School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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