The top reported proficiency rate is 66% in Math. The lowest is 47% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Mount Tabor Elementary School
Mount Tabor Elementary School serves prekindergarten through fourth grade in New Albany, a mid-sized river city that functions as part of the Louisville metropolitan area. The school is one of the elementary schools within the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation, the district that operates all public schools in the city and county. The school sits on the north side of downtown New Albany, a city whose historic downtown features late 19th century mansions and hosts an annual fall festival that draws residents from across the region. The city has seen recent infrastructure investments including the expansion of the Ohio River Greenway, a new fire station, and a standalone police headquarters under construction. The population of New Albany has remained relatively stable over recent decades, and the city is actively positioning itself as a place with momentum, though specific major new housing developments were not identified in available public records.
The student body is diverse in composition. White students make up the largest share, followed by a smaller but still substantial share of Black students, with smaller populations of students who identify as two or more races, Hispanic, and Asian. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, giving the school a Title I profile that reflects the economic reality of many families in the area. The school enrolls more than 600 students across grades PK through 4, making it a larger elementary school for the pre-K-through-fourth-grade band. The city’s median household income has historically been below the Indiana state average, and the poverty rate is notable, which is relevant context for understanding the community the school serves.
Academically, Mount Tabor Elementary performs at a level that strengthens the district’s overall position. On the state’s ILEARN assessments, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile relative to the other districts in Floyd County. Math proficiency stands at a level that is solidly above the midpoint of what the county sees. English language arts proficiency is lower than math but still above the median for the county. Science proficiency, tested only in fourth grade, is the weakest of the three subjects. The results in science mean that a smaller share of students met the state’s proficiency bar compared to math and reading. A parent may want to ask the school about how it approaches science instruction and whether there are any targeted supports in place to lift those results.
The school serves only elementary grades, so there is no graduation rate to report, and no data on chronic absenteeism was available in the information provided. The school environment also lacks published data on discipline incidents, staffing ratios, or course access, all of which would be relevant for a fuller picture. The data that is provided paints a picture of a school with strong math outcomes and a mixed but solid reading profile, operating in a community that is working to invest in its infrastructure and position itself as a stable place within the broader Louisville region. For families looking at the elementary level, Mount Tabor presents as a school with academic performance that is among the stronger options in Floyd County, especially in mathematics, set in a mid-sized city that blends historic character with ongoing development.
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