Summary:
The city of Leopold, Indiana is home to two schools - Perry Central Elementary School and Perry Central Junior-Senior High School, both part of the Perry Central Com Schools Corp district. The data reveals that Perry Central Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Indiana elementary schools, with strong math proficiency and relatively low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, the junior-senior high school maintains a high graduation rate but struggles with math proficiency, particularly in 7th and 8th grade.
Perry Central Elementary School stands out for its academic excellence, with over 60% of students scoring proficient or better in 3rd and 4th grade math. The school also performs well on ILEARN assessments, outperforming the state average in most subject areas. In comparison, Perry Central Junior-Senior High School excels in Biology end-of-course exams, with over 60% of students scoring proficient or better, but lags behind in math proficiency, with only around 30-40% of students scoring proficient or better in 7th and 8th grade.
While the junior-senior high school boasts an impressive 88.4% 4-year graduation rate, the data also reveals potential equity concerns, as the elementary school has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to the high school. This suggests that students from lower-income families may not be transitioning as successfully to the high school level. To address this, the district could investigate the underlying factors and develop targeted strategies to support student success and ensure equity across the schools.
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