The top reported proficiency rate is 88% in Science. The lowest is 60% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Centerton Elementary School
Centerton Elementary School is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Martinsville, Indiana, part of the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville. It sits in a small city that is the county seat of Morgan County, about a half-hour southwest of Indianapolis, in a community that blends a traditional courthouse-square downtown with commercial strips and an increasingly commuter-oriented character. The school itself is one of seven elementary buildings in the district, each on its own campus rather than clustered downtown.
Academically, Centerton’s state assessment results position it well relative to other schools in its county. On the ILEARN tests, the school recorded a strong majority of students proficient or above in math, a majority proficient in English language arts, and a very high share proficient in science. Taken together, its overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades ranks in the top quartile among districts in Morgan County. These are the only tested grades the school serves; because it ends at fourth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and indicators like chronic absenteeism were not available in the data provided. The comparison set here is the county’s four districts, so this top-quartile placement reflects a solid standing among nearby peers.
The school’s enrollment is small, and the student body is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic and multiracial students. More than two out of five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of moderate economic diversity. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not reported, so a parent may want to follow up with the district for details on special education supports and English language services. The school is not a charter or magnet and has no publicly listed Title I status.
The community surrounding Centerton is a small city that has seen steady growth in recent years, driven in part by a land annexation that expanded its footprint to the I-69 corridor and by the completion of that interstate link, which made commuting to Indianapolis more accessible. The housing market in the school’s ZIP code reflects modest appreciation, with home values slightly above the state median but below the national median, and owner-occupancy rates suggest a fairly stable, affordable market. Downtown Martinsville offers local restaurants and shops around the courthouse square, while chain retail is found at shopping centers nearby. The city’s economy includes retail, healthcare, and food services sectors, though many residents commute elsewhere for work.
The district itself – MSD Martinsville Schools – did not have any recent parent-relevant changes such as referenda, bonds, or curriculum shifts that met the four-year lasting-impact bar in publicly available sources. Families looking for information on upcoming programming or facility plans may need to check directly with the district office.
Overall, Centerton Elementary presents itself as a small neighborhood school where academic performance, particularly in math and science, is a clear strength relative to other schools in the county. Its ELA results are solid but leave some room for improvement, and the moderate poverty rate suggests a mix of family backgrounds. The school fits a family seeking a compact, early-elementary setting in a growing but still small-town part of central Indiana, with a commuter-friendly location near the interstate. The absence of data on special populations and the limited grade span are the main areas a parent might want to explore further to see if the school’s specific supports align with their child’s needs.
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