Middle Schools in Maconaquah School Corp

Maconaquah School Corp in Indiana has only one middle school, Maconaquah Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Indiana middle schools, with a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.

Academically, Maconaquah Middle School struggles, with proficiency rates in ILEARN/English Language Arts (32.56%) and ILEARN/Math (23.51%) significantly lower than the state averages. The school's proficiency in ILEARN/Science (29.55%) is also below the state average of 42.4%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, which is higher than the state average.

Despite higher per-student spending ($11,439) and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.5, the school's performance remains below state benchmarks. This suggests that simply allocating more resources may not be enough to drive significant improvements. The school also serves a relatively low-income student population, with 62.44% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance, such as attendance issues and socioeconomic challenges, will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach.