Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mount Tabor Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Tabor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Tabor Elementary School's student population of 557 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Tabor Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Tabor Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
17%
13%
White
66%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Tabor Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Tabor Elementary School is ranked #441 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mount Tabor Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Tabor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Line Elementary School, Slate Run Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mount Tabor Elementary School?
557 students attend Mount Tabor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mount Tabor Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Tabor Elementary School?
Mount Tabor Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mount Tabor Elementary School offer ?
Mount Tabor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Mount Tabor Elementary School part of?
Mount Tabor Elementary School is part of New Albany-Floyd Co Con School District.
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