Monroe Central Jr-sr High School

1878 N Cr 1000 W
Parker City, IN 47368
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 459 students in grades 7-12, Monroe Central Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monroe Central Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Monroe Central Jr-sr High School's student population of 459 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
459 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Monroe Central Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#779 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
93%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Monroe Central Jr-sr High School.
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0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monroe Central Jr-sr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monroe Central Jr-sr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monroe Central Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Monroe Central Jr-sr High School is ranked #779 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Monroe Central Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Monroe Central Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winchester Community High School, Wapahani High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Monroe Central Jr-sr High School?
459 students attend Monroe Central Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School?
Monroe Central Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monroe Central Jr-sr High School offer ?
Monroe Central Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Monroe Central Jr-sr High School part of?
Monroe Central Jr-sr High School is part of Monroe Central School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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