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Monroe Central Jr-sr High School vs. Cowan High School

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School Overview

School
Monroe Central Jr-sr High School
1878 N Cr 1000 W
Parker City, IN 47368
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Cowan High School
9401 S Nottingham
Muncie, IN 47302
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Monroe Central Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 466 students in grades 7-12, Monroe Central Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 350 students in grades 7-12, Cowan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
466 students
350 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Monroe Central Jr-sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cowan High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Monroe Central Jr-sr High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cowan High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Monroe Central Jr-sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cowan High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Central Jr-sr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Monroe Central School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cowan High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cowan Community School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#858 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
#977 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cowan High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monroe Central Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Monroe Central School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cowan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cowan Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monroe Central Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Monroe Central School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cowan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cowan Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monroe Central Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Monroe Central School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cowan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cowan Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in IN)
≥90%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Monroe Central School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cowan High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cowan Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cowan High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
85
60
Grade 8 Students
80
59
Grade 9 Students
89
64
Grade 10 Students
64
59
Grade 11 Students
81
43
Grade 12 Students
67
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Monroe Central Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Monroe Central School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cowan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cowan Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Monroe Central Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Monroe Central School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cowan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cowan Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Monroe Central Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Monroe Central School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cowan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cowan Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
93%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Monroe Central Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Monroe Central School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cowan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cowan Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Monroe Central Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Monroe Central School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cowan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cowan Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.13
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Monroe Central Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Monroe Central School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cowan High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cowan Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Monroe Central Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Monroe Central School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cowan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cowan Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Monroe Central Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Monroe Central School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cowan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cowan Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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