Summary:
The Whitley County Con Schools district in Indiana consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 189 out of 380 school districts in the state and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the district, Northern Heights Elementary School consistently performs above the district and state averages on ILEARN tests, with the highest proficiency rates among the elementary schools. In contrast, Mary Raber Elementary School struggles significantly, with proficiency rates as low as 12.5% in 5th grade math. The district also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, which may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by some schools.
The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic factors and student achievement, with schools like Coesse School and Mary Raber Elementary, which have the highest free/reduced lunch rates, also having the lowest academic proficiency rates. Meanwhile, Columbia City High School stands out with a strong 4-year graduation rate of 88.4% and solid performance on SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing tests.
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