The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in Math. The lowest is 57% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Lexington Elementary School
Lexington Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the small, unincorporated community of Lexington, Indiana. It is a regular public school within Scott County School District 2, and its enrollment is small for an elementary school serving that grade span. The school body is predominantly white, with a substantial share of students coming from low-income households, as indicated by the share who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, Lexington Elementary posted a strong set of results on Indiana’s ILEARN assessments. In both math and English language arts, a solid majority of students met or exceeded the state’s proficiency benchmarks. Performance in science and social studies, while lower than in the core subjects, also showed a majority of students reaching the proficient level, though the number of students tested in those subjects was smaller. When compared to other schools across Scott County, the school’s overall proficiency index placed it well above the midpoint, clearly in the top tier among the county’s two districts. This suggests that Lexington Elementary is performing at a level that many families would find reassuring, particularly for its size and the economic profile of its student body.
The school’s location in Lexington, which was once the county seat but has long since reverted to a quiet, unincorporated rural community, means that families are likely looking at a small-town setting with a modest commercial core and a historical identity. The housing context is notable. Home values in the area have risen at a pace that outpaces both the state and national averages, while the estimated monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home is below the national median household income benchmark, giving a sense that housing, while appreciating, remains more attainable than in many parts of the country. The broader economic context shows a national unemployment rate that has been steady, with mortgage rates hovering in the middle of a recent range.
A parent considering Lexington Elementary should be aware that the school does not release data on some areas that families often find important. There is no reported information on chronic absenteeism, staff-to-student ratios, or the percentage of students with disabilities or English learners. Discipline data is also absent. These are not necessarily red flags, but a parent who cares about class sizes or how the school supports students with different learning needs may want to ask about these topics directly. The district did not have recent, publicly reported changes or strategic priorities available, so it is not possible to speak to any current district-level initiatives from the information provided.
For families who value a small, rural elementary school with consistently above-average test results in a community that has a sense of place but limited commercial development, Lexington Elementary fits that profile. The lack of program offerings or course access data in the record means that any specials, enrichment, or intervention programs are not documented here. The school’s strong proficiency scores, especially in math and reading, are its clearest signal to families looking for academic grounding in the early grades.
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