Summary:
In zip code 46166, there is one elementary school, Paragon Elementary School, serving students in grades PK-4. This school is part of the MSD Martinsville Schools district.
Paragon Elementary School shows a mixed academic performance when compared to its district and the state. While the school demonstrates strength in mathematics, particularly in 3rd grade, its performance in English Language Arts and Science generally lags behind district and state averages. For instance, in the 2024-2025 data, Paragon Elementary School's overall math proficiency was 55.13%, significantly outperforming the district's 40.22%. However, in English Language Arts, the school's overall proficiency was 35.9%, below the district's 32.44% in the same year, and even lower in the previous year's data. The school's statewide ranking has also seen a decline, dropping from 614 in 2020-2021 to 808 in 2022-2023.
Several other factors are noteworthy for Paragon Elementary School. The school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is a concern. A significant portion of the student body, 63.55%, qualifies for free or reduced lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite these challenges, the school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.7, suggesting smaller class sizes. The spending per student is $12,325, which is relatively high and suggests adequate resources are available to support the students.
Thank you for your feedback!