Montezuma Elementary School

459 E Strawberry Rd
Montezuma, IN 47862
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Montezuma Elementary School serves 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Montezuma Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in IN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Montezuma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Montezuma Elementary School's student population of 252 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
252 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Montezuma Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Montezuma Elementary School is 0.20, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
Overall Testing Rank
#773 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
89%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montezuma Elementary School's ranking?
Montezuma Elementary School is ranked #773 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Montezuma Elementary School?
252 students attend Montezuma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Montezuma Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montezuma Elementary School?
Montezuma Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Montezuma Elementary School offer ?
Montezuma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Montezuma Elementary School part of?
Montezuma Elementary School is part of Southwest Parke Community School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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