Monroe Central Elementary School vs Selma Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monroe Central Elementary School
Parker City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
680 students
Selma Middle School
Selma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
277 students
| Measure | Monroe Central Elementary School Parker City, Indiana | Selma Middle School Selma, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #271 of 1,053 | #135 of 335 |
| National rank | #14663 of 50,301 | #6302 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 680 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 57% |
| city | Parker City | Selma |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monroe Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 56.2).
- •Monroe Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Monroe Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Monroe Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 58.8%).
- •Selma Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.9).
- •Monroe Central Elementary School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 277.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Monroe Central Elementary School better than Selma Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Monroe Central Elementary School ranks higher (65.2 vs 56.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Monroe Central Elementary School and Selma Middle School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Parker City and Selma in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monroe Central Elementary School: 680. Selma Middle School: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monroe Central Elementary School and Selma Middle School rank in Indiana?
Monroe Central Elementary School is 271st of 1,053 and Selma Middle School is 135th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).