Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Parker City, Indiana, with a student population of 459. The school is part of the Monroe Central School Corporation, which is ranked 171 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monroe Central has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.03%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn (65.13% white) and Excel Center - Muncie (63.74% white). The school has maintained strong 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.5% to 98.8% over the past 5 years, which is higher than the state average and on par with or exceeding nearby high-performing schools like Cowan High School (96.5%) and Wapahani High School (93.3%). However, Monroe Central has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 2.5% in 2021-2022 to 20.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and many nearby schools.

Monroe Central's academic performance, as measured by ILEARN and SAT proficiency rates, is mixed compared to the state and nearby schools. While the school performs well in some areas, such as 7th grade math proficiency, it lags behind in others, such as 8th grade math and 11th grade SAT math. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has seen a significant drop from 56th out of 379 Indiana high schools in 2013-2014 to 305th out of 431 in 2023-2024. This decline in relative performance, along with the school's challenges with chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors, suggest areas for further investigation and potential improvement.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1878 N Cr 1000 W
       Parker City, IN  47368


(765) 468-7545

District: Monroe Central School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
255th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,154 Help


Feeder schools for Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    Monroe Central Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  466

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.1%
Two or more races:
3.0%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 64.3% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.67. (See more...)
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Compare Details Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School ranks worse than 59.2% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.8. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.1%), two or more races (3%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School employs 33.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School is $11,154.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School 173rd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School 255th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Monroe Central School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Central School Corp 156th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 55.00 183rd 370 50.5%
2006 51.67 218th 375 41.9%
2007 48.64 242nd 382 36.6%
2008 34.87 310th 392 20.9%
2009 38.67 311th 423 26.5%
2010 42.87 298th 428 30.4%
2011 59.83 205th 451 54.5%
2012 61.50 181st 447 59.5%
2013 52.22 250th 444 43.7%
2014 70.72 121st 470 74.3%
2015 77.19 80th 485 83.5%
2016 71.34 118th 494 76.1%
2017 77.67 79th 472 83.3%
2018 82.77 53rd 473 88.8%
2019 88.93 32nd 470 93.2%
2021 78.97 87th 483 82.0%
2022 68.96 140th 490 71.4%
2023 51.80 232nd 489 52.6%
2024 62.67 173rd 485 64.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 63.95 125th 349 64.2%
2006 64.09 119th 349 65.9%
2007 64.44 135th 354 61.9%
2008 69.15 92nd 360 74.4%
2009 48.85 235th 364 35.4%
2010 49.22 143rd 362 60.5%
2011 45.56 192nd 364 47.3%
2012 49.60 154th 373 58.7%
2013 49.96 140th 353 60.3%
2014 67.91 56th 379 85.2%
2015 50.50 182nd 400 54.5%
2016 60.68 132nd 394 66.5%
2017 57.66 147th 380 61.3%
2018 62.41 140th 385 63.6%
2019 57.45 138th 389 64.5%
2021 36.50 257th 388 33.8%
2022 56.04 177th 409 56.7%
2023 54.74 156th 398 60.8%
2024 41.80 255th 431 40.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.33 170th 285 40.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.72 87th 379 77.0%
2024 44.83 203rd 377 46.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.49 79th 388 79.6%
2024 42.91 221st 392 43.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.36 229th 383 40.2%
2024 36.97 251st 392 36.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.15 229th 378 39.4%
2023 40.04 212th 375 43.5%
2024 31.50 278th 381 27.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 568 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1989 554 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1990 540 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1991 528 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1992 522 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 499 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1994 518 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1995 542 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 1 549
1996 542 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 1 549
1997 526 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 1 529
1998 520 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 525
1999 520 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2000 520 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2001 514 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2002 490 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2003 490 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2004 495 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2005 497 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2006 462 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2007 454 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 6 461
2008 451 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 8 463
2009 465 0 1 0 4 n/a n/a 7 477
2010 454 1 0 0 4 n/a n/a 10 469
2011 446 3 0 4 10 0 8 0 471
2012 438 2 1 4 9 0 7 0 461
2013 445 1 2 6 4 0 12 0 470
2014 458 2 1 10 2 0 16 0 489
2015 471 6 0 14 2 2 27 0 522
2016 485 3 0 15 3 0 25 0 531
2017 501 4 0 9 4 0 24 0 542
2018 485 2 0 12 4 0 20 0 523
2019 473 1 3 15 4 0 15 0 511
2020 452 3 3 17 4 0 11 0 490
2021 451 4 2 11 4 0 9 0 481
2022 457 5 2 9 3 0 14 0 490
2023 427 4 2 9 3 0 14 0 459
2024 434 8 1 7 2 0 14 0 466

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 568 33.0 17.2 10
1989 556 33.0 16.8 10.3
1990 543 29.5 18.4 8.8
1991 530 32.3 16.4 9.6
1992 524 33.0 15.8 14.3
1993 502 32.3 15.5 13.5
1994 523 31.3 16.7 11.9
1995 549 32.8 16.7 8.6
1996 549 32.8 16.7 8.6
1997 529 34.1 15.5 9.3
1998 525 35.0 15.0 10.1
1999 522 34.0 15.4 15.7
2000 520 34.5 15.1 14.8
2001 515 34.6 14.9 17.7
2002 491 34.0 14.4 17.3
2003 491 34.0 14.4 17.3
2004 496 33.0 15.0 21
2005 499 33.0 15.1 21.8
2006 463 31.7 14.6 27.4
2007 461 n/a n/a 29.2
2008 463 31.7 14.6 38.9
2009 477 30.9 15.4 42.3
2010 469 29.8 15.6 44.7
2011 471 29.4 16.0 45.4
2012 461 30.0 15.3 46
2013 470 31.0 15.1 50.9
2014 489 32.0 15.2 53.4
2015 522 32.0 16.3 52.7
2016 531 32.0 16.5 52.7
2017 542 33.0 16.3 43.5
2018 523 34.1 15.3 45.9
2019 511 33.5 15.2 41.1
2020 490 36.3 13.4 48.2
2021 481 36.5 13.1 41.8
2022 490 40.5 12.0 45.3
2023 459 37.0 12.4 49.7
2024 466 33.5 13.9 44.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 568 33.0 17.2 10
1989 556 33.0 16.8 10.3
1990 543 29.5 18.4 8.8
1991 530 32.3 16.4 9.6
1992 524 33.0 15.8 14.3
1993 502 32.3 15.5 13.5
1994 523 31.3 16.7 11.9
1995 549 32.8 16.7 8.6
1996 549 32.8 16.7 8.6
1997 529 34.1 15.5 9.3
1998 525 35.0 15.0 10.1
1999 522 34.0 15.4 15.7
2000 520 34.5 15.1 14.8
2001 515 34.6 14.9 17.7
2002 491 34.0 14.4 17.3
2003 491 34.0 14.4 17.3
2004 496 33.0 15.0 21
2005 499 33.0 15.1 21.8
2006 463 31.7 14.6 27.4
2007 461 n/a n/a 29.2
2008 463 31.7 14.6 38.9
2009 477 30.9 15.4 42.3
2010 469 29.8 15.6 44.7
2011 471 29.4 16.0 45.4
2012 461 30.0 15.3 46
2013 470 31.0 15.1 50.9
2014 489 32.0 15.2 53.4
2015 522 32.0 16.3 52.7
2016 531 32.0 16.5 52.7
2017 542 33.0 16.3 43.5
2018 523 34.1 15.3 45.9
2019 511 33.5 15.2 41.1
2020 490 36.3 13.4 48.2
2021 481 36.5 13.1 41.8
2022 490 40.5 12.0 45.3
2023 459 37.0 12.4 49.7
2024 466 33.5 13.9 44.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $210 (2.1%) $9,585 (97.9%) $9,795
2020 $204 (2.0%) $10,163 (98.0%) $10,367
2021 $444 (4.2%) $10,231 (95.8%) $10,675
2022 $352 (3.2%) $10,802 (96.8%) $11,154

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 32nd of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 232nd of 489 Middle schools
 40.6%
Ranks 138th of 389 High schoolsRanks 156th of 398 High schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School)58.940
 18.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Central School Corp)58.940
 18.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School)64.441.3
 23.2%
   7th Grade Math (Monroe Central School Corp)64.441.3
 23.2%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School)76.933.3
 43.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Central School Corp)76.933.3
 43.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School)55.420
 35.4%
   8th Grade Math (Monroe Central School Corp)55.420
 35.4%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School)4328.2
 14.8%
   End of Course Biology (Monroe Central School Corp)4328.2
 14.8%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students511459
 10.2%
African American14
 300%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic159
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White473427
 9.7%
Two or More Races1514
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.1%49.7%
 8.6%


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Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School ranks 255th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Monroe Central Elementary School

Students at Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 466 students attended Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School.


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