Pioneer Regional School Corp

The Pioneer Regional School Corp district in Indiana consists of two schools: Pioneer Elementary School and Pioneer Junior-Senior High School. The data reveals that the standout school in this district is the junior-senior high school, which consistently outperforms the elementary school across various metrics, including statewide rankings, test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.

The junior-senior high school ranks significantly higher in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, reaching as high as 107th out of 431 Indiana high schools. It also boasts better test scores, with 38.58% of all grades being proficient or better in ILEARN English Language Arts, compared to only 22.22% at the elementary school. Additionally, the high school maintains an impressive 98.6% four-year graduation rate and a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 14.5%, compared to 10.1% at the elementary school.

While both schools face challenges, such as low proficiency rates in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math, the data suggests that the junior-senior high school is better equipped to address these issues. The school's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio may contribute to its stronger performance. However, the district should also examine the potential impact of the high school's more diverse student population on its academic outcomes. Overall, the data provides valuable insights for the Pioneer Regional School Corp to focus its efforts on improving educational outcomes, particularly at the elementary school level, and ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students in the district.