The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in Math. The lowest is 16% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Morocco Elementary School
Morocco Elementary School is a small, regular public school serving kindergarten through sixth grade in the town of Morocco, Indiana, as part of the North Newton School Corp. The school’s enrollment is modest for its grade band, and a substantial share of students—a majority—qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that many families in this rural community face economic challenges. The student body is predominantly white, with a notable Hispanic presence and a small number of students who identify as two or more races. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available for this profile, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those populations.
The school’s academic performance on Indiana’s ILEARN assessments shows overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades that falls in the bottom quartile relative to the two districts in Newton County. While this comparison set is very small—just two districts—the position is clear. In math, roughly two out of every five students tested met the state’s proficiency benchmark. In English language arts, that figure is a bit lower, at about one in three. Science proficiency is weaker still, with only a modest share of tested students reaching the proficient level, and social studies results for fifth graders follow a similar pattern. The school had full participation in math and ELA testing, but participation data for science and social studies was not reported. Because Morocco Elementary ends at sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report here; the district’s high school would be the next step for these students.
The school environment and access data—such as discipline, staffing ratios, and attendance—were not available in the materials we reviewed. Similarly, no program offerings, such as gifted or specials, were listed. A parent might want to check with the school or district for details on class sizes, enrichment opportunities, or support services. The school is not a charter or magnet program; it is a traditional public school.
Community context is limited because publicly reported information about the town of Morocco itself could not be sourced—search results returned content about the country of Morocco instead. The housing market in the area, based on broader data, shows typical home values below national averages, which may appeal to families seeking lower-cost housing, but specific local trends are not available. The wider county has a small population and a rural character.
The district brief for North Newton School Corp found little recent news of significant changes such as referendums or curriculum shifts, so it appears to be operating without major recent disruptions, though parents should verify current conditions.
In sum, Morocco Elementary is a small, rural school with a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students and academic results that trail the other district in its county. Families moving to the area should expect a modest-sized, traditional elementary setting where state test scores are soft, especially in science. For a parent weighing this school, a conversation with the principal about academic interventions, staffing, and student support would be a practical next step.
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