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Montezuma Elementary School

Summary:

Montezuma Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Montezuma, Indiana, with a student population of 232. The school is part of the Southwest Parke Com School Corp district, which is ranked 226 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montezuma Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with consistently lower ILEARN test scores in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies compared to the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23.58% of Montezuma students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 36.43% for the district and 38.6-41.8% statewide. The school also has higher rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 9.9% to 22.7% in recent years, and a high percentage of students (over 60%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage. Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 12 in recent years, and has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $9,390 in 2018-2019 to $12,392 in 2021-2022.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Terre Town Elementary School, Rio Grande Elementary School, and Fayette Elementary School, Montezuma Elementary consistently underperforms in academic measures, despite its lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending. This suggests that factors beyond just resources and staffing may be contributing to the school's underperformance. Addressing the underlying issues, such as chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage, could be crucial in improving student outcomes at Montezuma Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 459 E Strawberry Rd
       Montezuma, IN  47862

(765) 245-2303

District: Southwest Parke Com School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
729th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,392 Help


Students who attend Montezuma Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Riverton Parke Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  232

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Hispanic:
5.2%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montezuma Elementary School ranks worse than 72.2% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.04. (See more...)
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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 (91.4%), Hispanic (5.2%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montezuma Elementary School is 9.9. (See more...)
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Compare Montezuma Elementary School employs 23.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montezuma Elementary School is $12,392.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Montezuma Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Southwest Parke Com School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Parke Com School Corp 229th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montezuma Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.58 258th 326 20.9%
2005 27.60 787th 959 17.9%
2006 30.33 764th 961 20.5%
2007 38.29 715th 985 27.4%
2008 46.68 638th 996 35.9%
2009 59.19 463rd 1003 53.8%
2010 36.51 746th 1009 26.1%
2011 37.87 757th 1025 26.1%
2012 32.11 797th 1015 21.5%
2013 32.32 828th 1035 20.0%
2014 31.46 835th 1036 19.4%
2015 15.87 932nd 1040 10.4%
2016 23.58 872nd 1046 16.6%
2017 21.38 868th 1033 16.0%
2018 33.43 761st 1027 25.9%
2019 38.48 689th 1031 33.2%
2021 57.50 443rd 1016 56.4%
2022 39.65 653rd 1020 36.0%
2023 32.83 700th 1016 31.1%
2024 30.04 729th 1010 27.8%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Open Quote This is the worst school ever. My son is in kindergarten, he has ADHD and ODD. The school doesnt want to take thw time out and work with him and to teach him. They want all kids to fit in the same box of learning. But jot everyone learns the same way. I absolutely hate this school and how the treat parents and students. If you arent a big name in the town they treat you like you are nothing and trash. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Montezuma Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 179 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1989 287 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1990 283 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1991 285 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1992 297 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1993 230 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1994 245 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1995 230 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1996 230 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1997 231 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 11 242
1998 244 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1999 239 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2000 215 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2001 216 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2002 241 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2003 241 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2004 232 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2005 211 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2006 233 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2007 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 7 242
2008 218 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 6 224
2009 205 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 11 217
2010 216 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 13 230
2011 210 0 2 12 0 0 1 0 225
2012 209 0 0 14 0 1 0 0 224
2013 214 1 0 16 1 1 0 0 233
2014 208 5 0 21 0 0 0 0 234
2015 214 4 0 24 0 0 1 0 243
2016 206 4 0 27 0 0 0 0 237
2017 209 1 0 22 0 0 0 0 232
2018 240 2 1 26 0 1 2 0 272
2019 249 3 0 23 0 2 1 0 278
2020 229 1 0 18 0 1 5 0 254
2021 223 0 1 19 0 1 8 0 252
2022 211 0 3 15 1 1 7 0 238
2023 212 0 2 12 1 0 5 0 232

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Montezuma Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 179 12.2 14.6 25.7
1989 287 17.6 16.3 26.1
1990 283 20.7 13.6 22.3
1991 285 20.1 14.1 24.9
1992 298 20.4 14.6 33.2
1993 230 15.3 15.0 42.6
1994 247 16.6 14.9 41.7
1995 230 17.6 13.1 47.4
1996 230 17.6 13.1 47.4
1997 242 16.9 14.3 48.9
1998 244 16.6 14.7 40.6
1999 239 17.9 13.4 51
2000 215 17.9 12.0 60
2001 216 17.0 12.7 61.6
2002 241 19.4 12.4 56.8
2003 241 19.4 12.4 56.8
2004 232 19.3 12.0 55.2
2005 212 20.4 10.4 64.6
2006 233 18.7 12.5 63.1
2007 242 n/a n/a 60
2008 224 21.6 10.4 68.8
2009 217 21.9 9.9 69.9
2010 230 21.7 10.5 74.7
2011 225 16.8 13.3 72.9
2012 224 18.0 12.4 70.1
2013 233 18.0 12.9 75.5
2014 234 20.0 11.7 74.4
2015 243 18.0 13.5 70
2016 237 18.0 13.1 67.1
2017 232 18.0 12.8 72.8
2018 272 20.0 13.6 69.1
2019 278 20.0 13.9 61.2
2020 254 21.0 12.0 55.1
2021 252 21.0 12.0 63.5
2022 238 21.3 11.1 64.7
2023 232 23.3 9.9 65.5

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 Montezuma Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 179 12.2 14.6 25.7
1989 287 17.6 16.3 26.1
1990 283 20.7 13.6 22.3
1991 285 20.1 14.1 24.9
1992 298 20.4 14.6 33.2
1993 230 15.3 15.0 42.6
1994 247 16.6 14.9 41.7
1995 230 17.6 13.1 47.4
1996 230 17.6 13.1 47.4
1997 242 16.9 14.3 48.9
1998 244 16.6 14.7 40.6
1999 239 17.9 13.4 51
2000 215 17.9 12.0 60
2001 216 17.0 12.7 61.6
2002 241 19.4 12.4 56.8
2003 241 19.4 12.4 56.8
2004 232 19.3 12.0 55.2
2005 212 20.4 10.4 64.6
2006 233 18.7 12.5 63.1
2007 242 n/a n/a 60
2008 224 21.6 10.4 68.8
2009 217 21.9 9.9 69.9
2010 230 21.7 10.5 74.7
2011 225 16.8 13.3 72.9
2012 224 18.0 12.4 70.1
2013 233 18.0 12.9 75.5
2014 234 20.0 11.7 74.4
2015 243 18.0 13.5 70
2016 237 18.0 13.1 67.1
2017 232 18.0 12.8 72.8
2018 272 20.0 13.6 69.1
2019 278 20.0 13.9 61.2
2020 254 21.0 12.0 55.1
2021 252 21.0 12.0 63.5
2022 238 21.3 11.1 64.7
2023 232 23.3 9.9 65.5

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 Montezuma Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,295 (13.8%) $8,095 (86.2%) $9,390
2020 $1,228 (12.1%) $8,911 (87.9%) $10,138
2021 $1,410 (13.7%) $8,912 (86.3%) $10,322
2022 $2,453 (19.8%) $9,939 (80.2%) $12,392

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Montezuma Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 689th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 700th of 1016 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Elementary School)41.933.3
 8.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Parke Com School Corp)51.936.7
 15.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Montezuma Elementary School)48.437
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Southwest Parke Com School Corp)50.651.7
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Elementary School)44.724
 20.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Parke Com School Corp)4623
 23.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Montezuma Elementary School)47.444
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Southwest Parke Com School Corp)5457.4
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Montezuma Elementary School)52.628
 24.6%
   4th Grade Science (Southwest Parke Com School Corp)5431.7
 22.3%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Elementary School)41.928.6
 13.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Parke Com School Corp)40.332.4
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Montezuma Elementary School)32.320
 12.3%
   5th Grade Math (Southwest Parke Com School Corp)36.135.1
 1%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Montezuma Elementary School)2914.3
 14.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Southwest Parke Com School Corp)36.133.8
 2.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Montezuma Elementary School)40.939.3
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Parke Com School Corp)37.143.8
 6.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Montezuma Elementary School)36.421.4
 15%
   6th Grade Math (Southwest Parke Com School Corp)40.432.3
 8.1%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Montezuma Elementary School)22.728.6
 5.9%
   6th Grade Science (Southwest Parke Com School Corp)28.135.9
 7.8%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students278232
 16.5%
African American30
 100%
American Indian01
Asian02
Hispanic2312
 47.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White249212
 14.9%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.2%65.5%
 4.4%

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Students at Montezuma Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Montezuma Elementary School ranks 729th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Montezuma Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Riverton Parke Junior-Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 232 students attended Montezuma Elementary School.


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