Summary:
The city of Crothersville, Indiana is home to two public schools: Crothersville Elementary School and Crothersville Junior-Senior High School, both part of the Crothersville Community Schools district. Based on the available data, neither school appears to be a standout performer, as both institutions consistently score below the state average on key metrics such as standardized test scores, attendance rates, and school rankings.
Crothersville Elementary School is ranked 789 out of 1,005 Indiana elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Crothersville Junior-Senior High School is ranked 247 out of 429 Indiana high schools and has a 2-star rating. Both schools perform significantly below the state average on ILEARN assessments in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The high school's performance on the SAT is also concerning, with only 60% of 11th graders proficient or better in Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and just 12% proficient or better in Mathematics.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role in the schools' academic challenges, as the elementary school has 43.62% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and the high school has 51.82%. Despite the relatively small class sizes and above-average per-student spending, the schools have struggled to make meaningful progress, with their statewide ranking and rating remaining stagnant or even declining over the past few years. Addressing the underlying issues, such as low academic performance, high absenteeism, and socioeconomic disparities, will require a comprehensive and sustained effort from the district, community, and state-level stakeholders.
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