Summary:
The MSD Bluffton-Harrison school district in Indiana serves students from elementary through high school, with one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The data reveals a mixed performance landscape, with Bluffton High School standing out as the top-performing school in the district, while the Bluffton-Harrison Elementary School and Bluffton-Harrison Middle School face more significant challenges.
Bluffton High School is the standout school, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking in the top 111 high schools in Indiana. The school boasts a strong 88.4% four-year graduation rate and performs well on SAT tests, with 53.1% proficiency in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 30.97% proficiency in Math. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools have lower statewide rankings, with 2-star and 3-star ratings, respectively, and struggle with test scores that lag behind state averages.
Across the district, there are some concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 17.8% to 17.8%, which are significantly above the state average. Additionally, the schools have varying free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting potential socioeconomic disparities, and the spending per student also varies, with the high school receiving the highest funding. These factors may be contributing to the performance gaps observed within the district, and addressing them could lead to more equitable and improved outcomes for all students.
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