Poston Road Elementary School
Poston Road Elementary School serves 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Poston Road Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Poston Road Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 314 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Poston Road Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Poston Road Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #728 out of 1762 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 97% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | M S D Martinsville Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Poston Road Elementary School is Martinsville High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is John R. Wooden Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Martinsville John R. Wooden Middle School Math: 60% | Reading: 67%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 748 students10
0.4 miles
109 East Garfield St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-6628 0.4 6-8 748 - Martinsville South Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 269 students10
0.8 miles
500 E Mahalasville Rd
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 349-1486 0.8 PK-6 269 - Martinsville Martinsville High School Math: 40% | Reading: 55%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,490 student10
1.0 miles
1360 E Gray St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-5571 1 9-12 1,490 - Martinsville Bell Intermediate Academy Math: 57% | Reading: 60%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-6 | 663 students10
1.1 miles
1459 E Columbus St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-5571 1.1 5-6 663 - Martinsville Charles L Smith Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 355 students10
1.1 miles
1359 E Columbus St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-8488 1.1 PK-4 355
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