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Sutton Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 447 students

 

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Posted April 4, 2012

I have 2 boys that attend this school and wish they could go somewhere else but due to my work I have no way to get them to another school. My oldest boy has been bullied since the first day he started and when I took my concern to the principal, nothing was done. Bullying is a big issue at this school. It seems as if the principal doesn't care at all but I must admit most of the teachers are very good with the kids. I think all this school needs to be great is a new principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 25, 2012

My daughter started out here in the middle of her kindergarten year after moving to Muncie. She had learned so much in such a little amount of time. She does great & is way above average on a lot in academics. When I had problem and didn't seem to get the help I needed from the teacher at first I went to the principal for help, who dropped her meeting in order to help make sure we could meet and the situation could be properly handled & she stayed on top of the situation until it was fully handled & even afterwards continued to stay involved. Sutton Elementary has one of the best principals I have met & some of the better teachers by far.
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Posted September 16, 2009

My grandkids go to this school and they are always on the honor rolls, the teachers are always there for these kids, they care, the parents care, the kids care, they want to learn!


Posted September 3, 2008

My kids have always loved there teachers, and the teachers and I have worked together in any areas that might have needed more work.
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Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 85% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
65%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 82% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
58%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
49%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
70%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
47%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "F".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "C".

About the tests


Indiana uses the A through F School Grading System to assess the overall performance of a school. For the 2011-2012 school year, schools were graded based on performance and participation levels in state standardized tests and student growth using the Indiana Growth Model. In addition, high schools were graded on four-year (on-time) graduation rates and college and career readiness indicators including Advanced Placment exam results and industry certification exam results.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

GreatSchools Rating

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Academic rating
4 / 10
Climate rating
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This school's GreatSchools Rating is based on academics (90%) and climate (10%). The academic rating measures students' test scores, academic growth and college readiness. The climate rating measures safety, cleanliness, parent involvement and more.

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Academic rating

The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state. Growth and college readiness ratings are coming soon, pending publication of 2012 data.
Overall academic rating

4

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Student growth rating 2012**
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Reading growth
Average
Math growth
Average

*Test scores are based on 2012 ISTEP and ECA results from the state of Indiana.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. Data is from the 2012 school year and is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

Climate ratings

Climate rating for this school is not yet available.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 63% 73%
Black 23% 12%
Multiracial 12% 4%
American Indian 1% 0%
Hispanic 1% 8%
Asian 0% 2%
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 83%N/A47%
Special education 19%N/A15%
English learners 0%N/A5%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs Dea Young
Fax number
  • (765) 747-5404

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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3100 E Memorial Dr
Muncie, IN 47302
Phone: (765) 747-5431

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