The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in Math. The lowest is 48% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Mount Carmel School
Mount Carmel School is a regular public elementary school serving kindergarten through sixth grade, located in Cedar Grove, a very small rural town in Franklin County, Indiana. It is part of the Franklin County Community School Corporation. The school’s enrollment is small, and the student body is predominantly white, with a very small share of students identifying as two or more races. Information on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, receiving special education services, or classified as English learners was not available in the data provided.
The school sits in a community that has seen population stability or a mild decline over recent years, with no identified new housing development or growth initiatives, according to publicly reported information. Housing values in the area are modestly above the state average and noticeably below the national median. The district has approved a general obligation bond for building improvements, including HVAC, roofing, and safety upgrades across multiple buildings, which will have a lasting impact on school facilities. The district also completed a full 1:1 technology initiative, providing every student from kindergarten through twelfth grade with a personal device, and adopted new elementary English language arts curriculum materials. The district is preparing for Indiana’s updated high school diploma requirements that take effect for the Class of 2029, which emphasize work-based learning and career exploration; while this affects the secondary level, it reflects broader district-wide planning.
On state assessments, Mount Carmel School’s performance is mixed. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above was clearly above the midpoint for the district’s tested elementary population. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was lower, with just under half of students meeting the state standard. In science, a slight majority of students scored proficient. In social studies, tested only in fifth grade, the proficiency rate was around half. When viewed across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile relative to other districts in Franklin County. This suggests that for a county with a small number of districts, Mount Carmel’s academic results on state tests are relatively strong compared to its neighbors.
The available data does not include information on course access, program offerings, staffing ratios, or chronic absenteeism. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate or high school-level metrics to report. A parent or guardian considering this school may want to follow up directly with the school or district for details on class sizes, enrichment offerings, and the specific support available for students who are not yet meeting state standards in reading and math.
For families who value a small, rural elementary setting with a strong district investment in technology and facilities, Mount Carmel School presents a straightforward option. The academic picture shows a school that performs well in math relative to its county peers but where a substantial portion of students need additional support to reach proficiency in reading. The town itself offers little commercial activity or growth pressure, and the school serves as a neighborhood anchor for the surrounding rural area.
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