The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in Math. The lowest is 18% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Model Elementary School
Model Elementary School in Goshen serves kindergarten through fourth grade and is part of the Goshen Community Schools district. It is a regular public school with a substantial enrollment for an early-elementary building. The school draws from a community where the local economy is anchored in recreational vehicle and automotive manufacturing, and where Goshen College, a small Mennonite liberal arts institution, is a notable civic presence.
State testing results provide a mixed picture. On the ILEARN assessments, the school’s proficiency rates were below the midpoint among districts in Elkhart County when averaged across tested subjects and grades. In math, just under two-fifths of students scored at the proficient or above level. In English language arts, roughly one-third of students met that bar. Science results, which come from a smaller testing cohort at the fourth-grade level, were similar, with just over a third of students reaching proficiency. Social studies data, available from an earlier testing year, showed a lower proficiency rate, though that figure is older and may not reflect current performance. The school did test nearly all eligible students, with participation rates reported at full or near-full levels, which provides a complete accounting of where students stand.
The student body is diverse. More than half of the students are Hispanic, and about a third are white, with smaller shares of students who are Black, Asian, American Indian, or of two or more races. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, indicating that the school serves a population with significant economic need. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the reporting, which is a gap a parent may want to clarify directly with the school since these populations often factor into how a school structures support services.
Model Elementary is one of six elementary schools in the Goshen Community Schools system. The district operates on a decentralized campus model, with its elementary, intermediate, and secondary buildings spread across the city rather than concentrated in a single area. The school's location, south of downtown near Greene Road, places it in a residential zone of the city. Housing values in the zip code area are roughly in line with the state benchmark, and the market has seen the kind of appreciation common in the region.
For a family considering this school, the profile is of a large elementary school with a high-needs student body and state test results that lag the county average. The school’s size suggests a capacity for differentiated offerings—there are enough students to group by need—but the specific programs available, such as whether there are early literacy interventions or bilingual supports, were not part of the data provided. The district’s website or a direct inquiry with the school office would be the best source for that detail.
The surrounding city of Goshen offers a walkable downtown historic district anchored by the Elkhart County Courthouse, a regular First Fridays event series, and an extensive trail system including the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. The city has pursued downtown revitalization and sustainability projects, including solar installations and stormwater management after a major flood event. These community assets give the school a context of a midsize industrial city with a deliberate civic investment in its downtown and green spaces.
Model Elementary does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. The school’s academic focus is strictly on the early grades, and its results on state tests are a starting point for understanding how well it is moving students toward grade-level benchmarks. The data suggests that a family interested in this school would want to investigate what specific academic supports are in place, particularly in literacy and math, and how the school addresses the learning needs of its economically diverse and linguistically varied student population.
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