Summary:
The Southwestern Con School Shelby County district in Indiana serves students from elementary through high school, with two schools in the data set: Southwestern Elementary School and Southwestern High School. While the elementary school is a relatively strong performer, consistently ranking in the top 50% of Indiana elementary schools, the high school is struggling academically, with rankings in the bottom 30% of Indiana high schools.
Southwestern Elementary School has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and excels in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math assessments, often exceeding state and district averages. In contrast, Southwestern High School has a 1-star rating and significantly lower proficiency rates in ILEARN Math and Science compared to the state and district averages. Both schools have a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need for additional support and resources.
Addressing chronic absenteeism, which is higher than the state average at both schools, could be a key focus for improving overall student outcomes. Additionally, examining the resource allocation and utilization between the elementary and high school levels may provide valuable insights, as the higher per-student spending at the high school level is noteworthy. Overall, the data highlights the contrasting performance of the two schools within the Southwestern Con School Shelby County district, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and a closer look at the factors contributing to these differences.
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