I have two boys at the elementary school and my oldest has been going here for 5 years. I think the school is great, there are so many programs to join and the teachers are great. From the moment you walk in you are treated with respect. My boys love school. I have had some problems and I have addressed
... Read more them to the teachers and they were handled right away. They communication is great between parents and teachers. The teachers are so nice they go above and beyond to make school fun and enjoyable for the kids. The principal and assistant principal are very hands on also. They are out to greet and get to know your children too, not just stuck behind a desk or to see when you are in trouble. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/09/09
I cannot even begin to say enough positive things about this school. I have two children in the school and I cannot imagine them going to a better place. I firmly believe that any organizations' success starts at the top and it certainly does here. The elementary principal and assistant principal
... Read more are second to none! They constantly strive to make the school a better place and have an OUTSTANDING rapport with students and staff! I have seen numerous times when they have taken a volatile situation and calmly ended it in a positive fashion. They are in tune with every aspect of the school and work tirelessly to make new initiatives successful. I would not hesitate to give the highest recommendation to anyone considering Monrovia Elementary. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/08/09
We moved to the area this past year & have two kids that just finished their school year at Monrovia Elementary. Right off the bat, I could tell that the schools administration, especially the principal and asst. principal were completely oblivious to the daily operations of the school. It seemed that
... Read more the teachers themselves were the ones that were in tune with the children but not the admin. I enrolled my daughters in 2nd and in 4th grades late last year. My youngest went into a typical classroom with no major/minors. But my oldest went into 4th grade and the teacher (I won't name names but she's young) she had was absolutely amazing! She made her feel welcome from the beginning & turned learning into something that my daughter enjoys now. The teachers are great but could be even better with a more competent office staff. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/08
We are new to this school district, with a fourth grader. We have been very happy with our child's transition to Monrovia. Her teacher and the teacher aids went out of their way to make her feel welcome. She loves to go to school everyday, and enjoys many after school activities. like drama club, student
... Read more council, and garden club. We feel that our daughter fit right in at this school mainly because the teachers and students were extremely welcoming!! Moving can be very scary and hard on kids, but we have been so pleased with our daughter's new school. The school is also very new and has very modern facilities. Her classroom is so warm and inviting, it looks like a little home away from home. We would definately recommend this school to others. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/30/07
Principal communication is unsatisfactory. Does not return phone or email messages. Kindergarten 1/2 day seems to run second rate to full day. Strong emphasis on fund raising and sports. High school and Elementary ride on same bus which is concerning.
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Posted by a parent on 11/27/07
I was a Special Education teacher in another state. Education was a motivating factor for whatever town we chose to raise our kids in. The principal gave a tour of the facilities and introduced us to teachers. The teachers come in before school to work with struggling students. They will work with
... Read more families and students having trouble with school whether it be behavioral or academic. In our old state many of the extra classes are out but we were pleased to see them here. The elementary kids have: computers, art, music, PE, and library. They also have after school clubs such as gardening, chess, drama, young astronauts, and others. I saw others review before the new school was built. It is wonderfully done. The school has numerous volunteers including myself. I had my children in private school until this past year and was not disappointed in Monrovia in the least! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/12/07
As a former student at Monrovia and a current parent of 3 students. I think that they have improved the building with the new elementary school but it has made for a very difficult year. The elementary was resolved early in the year but it has been filled with uncertainity. The middle school has been
... Read more the worse. Lack of communication and consist change added with the isolation of 6th grades have made this year a nightmare. This is not the teachers but the administors. Also the lack programs for excelled students and female athletes has been a huge disappointment. The 6th grade has been isolated all year and it has made the transition rough for all both acedemically and socially. Well confidence is mentioned it is not encouraged in the middle school. It has made being a parent a huge challenge and been very frustating. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/01/06
After 3/4 of a year in school we pulled our daughter out to be home schooled. It was the first time I ever heard my child say she didn't want to go to school. Maybe instead of pointing the finger at the under challenged child they should look at the level of teachers they employ. I just can't say enough
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Posted by a parent on 02/21/06
I'm very concerned as a parent of a child in the 4th grade at Monrovia. Since our taxes doubled I was very disappointed to find out there would be no gym teacher. With the obesity rate the way it is to have gym class cut out is ridiculous. And to have all of the children K-12 riding on the same bus
... Read more is also a little disturbing. My son was in the 3rd grade last year and bullied by a 6th grader. Now he is in the 4th grade riding with high schoolers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/29/05
My son was a student at Monrovia Elementary for the 04-05 school year. They do not seem too concerned for the students. They had the kids crosing Greencastle at the west end of Echo Lake. I mentioned the FIRST DAY he was in the school that I believed there were problems and would like him tested. A month
... Read more before school let out I FINALLY recieved these services. When the results came in a week before school let out for the summer they revealed what I had told them from the begining. My son has learning disabilities. Over the course of one school year they turned an eager to learn young man into one who dreaded school. The change was because of how he was treated by the teacher and principal. (imagine a principal who ADMITTED his goal was to make my son fear him!) Our experience was not a good one. Read less
* In 2008-2009 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 10 in English/language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. High school students are required to pass the grade 10 ISTEP+ to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.
Student enrollment:
671
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
57
Number of classrooms:
35
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
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visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Monrovia schools — Monrovia Elementary School is located at 135 S Chestnut St, Monrovia IN 46157. 135 S Chestnut St is in the 46157 ZIP code in Monrovia, IN The school district for Monrovia Elementary School is the Monroe - Gregg School District. Monrovia Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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