Summary:
The Southwestern-Jefferson County Con district in Indiana is home to three schools: Southwestern Elementary School, Southwestern High School, and Southwestern Middle School. Based on the data, Southwestern Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, with significantly stronger test scores in both English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages.
Southwestern Elementary School has the largest enrollment with 641 students, and its student population is predominantly white, at 87.83%. The school also has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 64.43%. Despite these challenges, Southwestern Elementary School stands out with its strong academic performance, with 48.16% of students proficient or better in both ELA and Math on the ILEARN assessment.
The other schools in the district, Southwestern High School and Southwestern Middle School, have lower test scores and face challenges of their own. Southwestern High School has the highest per-student spending at $12,714, but its graduation rate is 88.8%. Meanwhile, Southwestern Middle School has the lowest per-student spending at $9,171 and faces higher chronic absenteeism rates. Overall, the data suggests that while Southwestern Elementary School is the standout performer, the district as a whole has room for improvement in addressing student demographics, resource allocation, and attendance issues.
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