Summary:
In zip code 46204, there is one middle school serving grades 7-8: Arlington Community Middle School. This school is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district.
Arlington Community Middle School is currently facing significant academic challenges. Test scores across English Language Arts, Math, and Science show proficiency rates that are substantially lower than both the district average for Indianapolis Public Schools and the state average. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 3.97% of students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 20.83% for the district. This trend of low performance has been consistent, with historical statewide rankings placing the school in the bottom 10% of Indiana middle schools for the past three years, earning it a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school reported a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% in the 2023-2024 school year, which can hinder student learning.
Despite these academic struggles, Arlington Community Middle School has a high spending per student of $27,043 for the 2023-2024 school year. This figure is notably higher than many other schools and districts, raising questions about the effectiveness of resource allocation given the low academic outcomes. The school serves a student population where 51.48% qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a significant portion of students may face socioeconomic challenges. An interesting observation is the higher proficiency rate in Biology (18.75% in 2024-2025) compared to other subjects, though it still falls below the state average. Overall, the data suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve academic performance and address the factors contributing to low achievement at this school.
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