Summary:
Zip code 46038 is home to four middle schools, all part of the highly-rated Hamilton Southeastern Schools district. These schools serve students in grades 5-8, with two intermediate schools (grades 5-6) and two junior high schools (grades 7-8). The area appears to have a relatively consistent socioeconomic demographic, as indicated by similar free/reduced lunch rates across all schools.
When comparing the middle schools in this zip code, Riverside Junior High stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking among the top 50 middle schools in Indiana and holding a 5-star rating. Its students also show strong proficiency in English Language Arts and Math, often exceeding the district average, particularly in 7th grade. Similarly, Riverside Intermediate School also demonstrates strong academic performance, with 6th graders showing particularly high proficiency in Math. These two Riverside schools generally outperform Fishers Junior High School and Sand Creek Intermediate School in standardized test scores, with the latter two schools falling below the district average in several key subjects.
A notable observation across all four schools is an identical chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting a potential district-wide issue. In terms of resources, Riverside Junior High and Fishers Junior High School have higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their performance, though Riverside Intermediate School achieves strong results with a higher student-teacher ratio. Overall, the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district is a high-achieving entity, with the Riverside schools appearing to be the academic leaders within this zip code.
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