D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Montezuma Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 459 E Strawberry Rd, Montezuma, IN 47862
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 32nd percentile in Indiana
Growth
D
Students gain 0.59 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 4th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
225
Students
enrolled
9.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%32/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%4/100Students gain 0.59 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.60 in 2009–19; 5th percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +8 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−3 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%42%reading -12 pts, math -9 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income32%32%reading -1 pts, math +2 pts43rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 459 E Strawberry Rd
City Montezuma
ZIP Code 47862
District 1810900
NCES School ID 181090002288
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 47862

Understanding the community around Montezuma Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,625
Per Capita Income $33,645
Poverty Rate 10.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%
High School or Higher 87.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $97,900
Median Rent $903
Owner-Occupied 82.9%
Renter-Occupied 17.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Montezuma Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 42.7%
Female 57.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.1%
Hispanic/Latino 4.4%
Two or More Races 2.7%
Black 0.4%
Asian 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 225
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Montezuma Elementary School?
Montezuma Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Montezuma Elementary School?
Montezuma Elementary School has 225 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1.
What grades does Montezuma Elementary School serve?
Montezuma Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Montezuma Elementary School receive per student?
Montezuma Elementary School receives $13,377 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Montezuma Elementary School in 47862 ▼
Avg Home Value
$128,528
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1-Year Change
+12.2%
% Renters
17.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026