Summary:
The Borden-Henryville School Corporation in Indiana operates two elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. While both schools are part of the same district, the data reveals a significant performance gap between them, with William W Borden Elementary School consistently outperforming Henryville Elementary School across various academic measures.
William W Borden Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 223 out of 1,005 Indiana elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to Henryville Elementary's ranking of 664. This performance gap is reflected in the schools' standardized test scores, with William W Borden having significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies across all grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, 51.34% of William W Borden students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 29.88% at Henryville Elementary and 38.64% for the district.
While the two schools have similar free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting socioeconomic factors may not be the primary driver of the performance gap, other factors such as teacher experience, curriculum, or school leadership may contribute to the disparity. Additionally, the higher spending per student at William W Borden ($11,220 in 2023-2024) compared to Henryville Elementary ($10,348) may also play a role in the school's stronger academic outcomes. Overall, the data highlights the importance of closely examining individual school performance within a district, as there can be significant variations in academic achievement, even among schools in the same system.
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