The top reported proficiency rate is 23% in Science. The lowest is 7% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Tenth Street Elementary School
Tenth Street Elementary School serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Anderson Community School Corp in Anderson, Indiana. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet school. The school is located on the east side of the city, in a residential area of a mid-sized community that blends older neighborhoods with a revitalizing downtown commercial district and industrial employment corridors.
The student body is diverse. Roughly half of the students are white, with a substantial share identifying as Black, a smaller share as Hispanic, and a notable portion as two or more races. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need. The school serves a population that is predominantly working-class, reflecting the broader city's character as an affordable, historically industrial community.
On state assessments administered through Indiana's ILEARN program, proficiency rates across subjects were low. In both math and English language arts, about one in five students scored at the proficient level or above. In science, the rate was similar. In social studies, which is tested only at the fifth-grade level, the proficiency rate was lower. When compared with other schools in Madison County, Tenth Street Elementary's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades fell in the bottom quartile. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what academic supports are in place and how the school is working to improve student outcomes.
The school serves kindergarten through fifth grade, so there is no graduation rate to report. The enrollment is moderate for an elementary school, with class sizes that appear typical for a district of this size. The school has a full participation rate on state assessments, meaning nearly all students took the tests.
Anderson itself is a city with a manufacturing heritage that has been diversifying its economy. The largest employment sectors are health care, manufacturing, and retail. The city has seen slow population growth in recent years, and median home values have been rising modestly. Housing remains affordable relative to national benchmarks, and the rental market is similarly accessible. The downtown area has a traditional grid street pattern with a walkable core of restaurants, shops, and cultural venues including a historic theater and an art museum, but the broader city is car-dependent. The district, Anderson Community School Corp, did not have recent major changes publicly reported that would be of lasting impact to parents.
For a family considering this school, the picture is straightforward. Tenth Street Elementary is a neighborhood school serving a high-poverty population in a city that is economically modest but stable. The academic proficiency numbers are low across all tested subjects, and the school's performance relative to other schools in Madison County places it in the bottom quartile. The school does not offer high school programs, so there are no advanced placement or career pathway offerings to consider. A parent choosing this school would be selecting a local, regular public elementary option in a community where housing is affordable and the city is investing in downtown development and community programs. The school's academic challenges are clear, and a family would want to understand what interventions and supports the school provides to address them.
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