Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Corp

The Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Corp district in Indiana operates two schools: Hope Elementary School (grades K-6) and Hauser Junior-Senior High School (grades 7-12). Both schools have consistently ranked in the top half of their respective categories in Indiana, with Hope Elementary maintaining a 3-star rating and Hauser High fluctuating between 3-star and 2-star ratings.

Hope Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students generally outperforming district and state averages in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math proficiency. However, the school faces a challenge with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%. In contrast, Hauser Junior-Senior High School struggles with lower proficiency rates in ILEARN subjects compared to the district and state, despite maintaining a robust 88.4% four-year graduation rate.

Both schools serve a significant population of students from low-income families, with over 50% of students at Hope Elementary and nearly 46% at Hauser High qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the academic challenges observed, and the schools may need to implement targeted support and interventions to address the needs of these students. Additionally, the higher spending per student at Hauser High compared to Hope Elementary suggests a potential difference in resource allocation or prioritization between the two schools, which could be further investigated to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Corp district.