Summary:
Zip code 46120 is home to one middle school, Cloverdale Middle School, serving grades 5-8. This public school is part of the Cloverdale Community Schools district, which is ranked 144 out of 380 districts in Indiana and holds a 3-star rating. With an enrollment of 298 students, the school's overall performance shows a mixed picture, with strengths in certain areas and challenges in others, particularly when examining grade-level and subject-specific results.
Cloverdale Middle School demonstrates notable strengths in science, with an overall proficiency of 57.14% in 2024-2025, significantly exceeding the district average. The 6th grade also stands out academically, showing strong proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, outperforming both district and state averages in these subjects. However, the school faces challenges in other areas. Overall ELA proficiency (36.4%) and Math proficiency (30.14%) in 2024-2025 are below district and state averages. The 8th grade, in particular, shows lower proficiency rates in both ELA and Math compared to other grades and averages.
The school serves a student population where 73.83% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant number of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This socioeconomic factor is important to consider when reviewing academic data. A chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% is also a concern, often linked to academic challenges. Despite these challenges, the school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.2 and a relatively high spending per student of $10,761, suggesting resources are available. The focus for improvement may lie in targeted interventions to support students in grades and subjects that are currently underperforming, and addressing factors contributing to chronic absenteeism.
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