Best Public Schools in Alexandria, IN

The city of Alexandria, Indiana is home to two schools - Alexandria Monroe Elementary School and Alexandria-Monroe High School, both part of the Alexandria Community School Corp district. While the elementary school demonstrates strong academic performance, the high school faces more significant challenges in student achievement.

Alexandria Monroe Elementary School consistently ranks in the top half of Indiana elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students perform well on ILEARN tests, with 43-49% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 49-58% in Math. However, the school has a slightly above-average chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%. In contrast, Alexandria-Monroe High School is ranked in the top half of Indiana high schools with a 2-star rating, but its students underperform on ILEARN and SAT tests, with only 23-27% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 16-28% in Math.

The data suggests that while Alexandria Monroe Elementary School is a relatively strong-performing school, Alexandria-Monroe High School faces more significant challenges in student achievement. Both schools have a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating potential socioeconomic challenges in the community. Further investigation into the root causes of the performance differences and targeted interventions may be warranted to support the high school's improvement.