The Herald Bulletin - Children's Home: Originally founded for war orphans

Mon, Nov 23 2009

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Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children's Superintendent Paul Wilkinson speaks on the phone to a member of the alumni about the possible closing. Wilkinson started at The Home as a teacher. A coworker said that Wilkinson always remembers the names of his students past and present. He follows in the footsteps of past highly respected superintendents like Leslie Cortner and Bill Brewer.
Richard Sitler / The Herald Bulletin

The Adminstration Building at the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children's Home in Knightstown was built in 1867.
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Children's Home: Originally founded for war orphans

By Brandi Watters, Herald Bulletin Staff Writer

Source: Indiana Commission on Public Records

Contact reporter Brandi Watters at 640-4847 and brandi.watters@heraldbulletin.com.

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ISTEP Average Percentage Passing

Since Mortion Memorial typically takes in children who’ve failed in the public school system, the school’s ISTEP percentages fall far below state averages.

Years State Avg. Morton Memorial School

2004-05 71.7 41.7

2005-06 72.9 47.1

2006-07 72.6 40.5

2007-08 73.4 46.8

2008-09 73.6 32.6

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Enrollment at Morton Memorial School

At one time, the school served 900 children. Since 2000, however, enrollment has been less than 160.

2000-01 104

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