Scott County School District 1

The Scott County School District 1 in Indiana operates three schools: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The district serves a predominantly low-income student population, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across all three schools.

Among the standout schools, Austin Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Indiana elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's performance on ILEARN tests is slightly better than the district average, with 29.24% of students proficient or better in ELA and 24.91% in Math. In contrast, Austin High School and Austin Middle School have also struggled, ranking in the bottom half of their respective school types in Indiana with 1-star ratings.

The district as a whole faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. All three schools in the district have consistently underperformed on ILEARN and SAT tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 9.65% to 44.12% across different subjects and grade levels. Additionally, the schools have high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 17.8% to 17.8%, which is closely linked to lower academic achievement and increased risk of dropout. The district's overall ILEARN proficiency rates in 2024-2025 are 26.5% in ELA and 19.51% in Math, significantly lower than the state averages.