Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 46135


Summary:

The 46135 zip code area is home to 4 elementary schools, serving students from early childhood through 5th grade. The schools in this area display a range of academic performance, with Central Elementary School standing out as the highest-performing, while Martha J Ridpath Elementary School lags behind in several key metrics.

Central Elementary School appears to be the standout in the group, with stronger test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels compared to the other schools and the South Putnam Community Schools and Greencastle Community School Corp district/state averages. It also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch, indicating a lower proportion of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, Martha J Ridpath Elementary School has the highest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch at 70.35% and the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 22%, which is significantly higher than the other schools.

Across the board, the schools in the 46135 zip code area perform below the state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, with the exception of Central Elementary School. This disparity in performance highlights the need for further investigation into the underlying factors contributing to the differences, such as the impact of socioeconomic status on academic achievement. The data suggests that addressing equity concerns and providing targeted interventions, particularly at the lower-performing schools, could be crucial for ensuring all students in the 46135 zip code area have access to a quality education.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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