The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in Science. The lowest is 20% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Monrovia Elementary School
Monrovia Elementary School serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in the Monroe-Gregg School District, a public school system that covers the town of Monrovia and the surrounding area in northern Morgan County, Indiana. The school sits on a campus that also houses the district’s middle school and junior-senior high school, set apart from the small downtown core. Monrovia itself has been growing quickly as a bedroom community for the Indianapolis metro, and the construction of a new elementary building, replacing an older facility, reflects that pressure. For a family considering this school, the academic picture, the student body, and the town’s trajectory all matter.
On state assessments in the most recent testing year, about three in ten students met the proficiency standard in math, and roughly the same share did so in English language arts. Science results, which are measured at fourth grade, came in close to that mark as well, while social studies proficiency, tested only in fifth grade, was lower, with about one in five students reaching the bar. These numbers place the school below the midpoint among the four school districts in Morgan County when a combined proficiency index is used. Participation rates on the tests were very high, so the results reflect nearly all enrolled students. Because the school serves only elementary grades, no graduation rate is reported, and no data on chronic absenteeism or discipline were available in the source materials. A parent may want to ask the school directly about its approach to supporting students who are below grade level, given the proficiency picture.
The student body is large for an elementary school, with enrollment distributed across each grade from kindergarten through fifth in similar-sized groups, plus a smaller prekindergarten program. The racial and ethnic composition is predominantly white, with a small share of Black students and a very small share of Hispanic students. Nearly half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker that the school serves a substantial number of families with lower household incomes. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the data provided, so a family with a child who receives special education services or who is learning English would want to check directly on those supports.
Monrovia’s housing market reflects its role as a growing exurb. Typical home values are above the statewide median but still below the national median, and the town has seen steady price appreciation in recent years. Mortgage rates have been hovering in the mid-six percent range nationally, and rents have been rising, which is consistent with the broader inflationary trend for shelter. For a family moving into the area, the combination of a relatively affordable housing stock compared to closer-in Indianapolis suburbs and the small-town character is a draw. The town is car-dependent, with limited commercial street life outside the annual Monrovia Festival. Commuting to Indianapolis, Mooresville, or Martinsville is typical for employed residents.
No recent district-level changes in curriculum, facilities, or governance were found in the available research, so the school’s program appears stable in that respect. The absence of documented program offerings—specialized academies, extended learning, or enrichment—in the data means a parent should inquire with the school about what extracurriculars or academic supports are available beyond the core classroom.
Monrovia Elementary is well suited for a family who values a traditional elementary school in a rapidly growing rural-to-suburban town, who is comfortable with the current academic results, and who wants to be part of a community that is adding new housing and infrastructure. The school’s size and the district’s consolidated campus mean children can progress from kindergarten through high school without changing districts, and the new building signals investment in the elementary program. The proficiency levels suggest that the school has room to grow, and a parent interested in a more consistently high-performing academic environment may want to compare options in nearby districts or look into the school’s specific improvement efforts.
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