Summary:
The city of Winchester, Indiana is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area show a mix of academic performance, with Willard Elementary School standing out as a top performer, while Lee L. Driver Middle School and Winchester Community High School struggle to meet state averages.
Willard Elementary School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math across all grades, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. The school also had the highest 5th grade Social Studies proficiency rates. In contrast, Lee L. Driver Middle School and Winchester Community High School had lower proficiency rates compared to state averages, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to support student learning across all grade levels.
The schools in Winchester serve a predominantly white student population, with Hispanic students being the next largest group. Chronic absenteeism rates range from 14.9% at Willard Elementary to 25.1% at Winchester Community High School, which can negatively impact student outcomes. Additionally, the schools have varying percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the need to consider the impact of socioeconomic factors on student performance and provide additional support to schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students.
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