Summary:
The 46254 zip code area of Indianapolis, Indiana is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from diverse backgrounds. While the schools share some common challenges, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism and large populations of students from low-income families, the data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the charter school, IN Math & Science Academy, and the traditional public schools in the area.
IN Math & Science Academy stands out as the top-performing school, with the highest test scores in both English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. Over 49% of its students are proficient or better in ELA, and 54% in Math, far exceeding the other schools in the data set. The school is also ranked 219 out of 1,010 Indiana elementary schools and earns 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, indicating it is providing a high-quality education. In contrast, the traditional public schools, such as Snacks Crossing Elementary and Guion Creek Elementary, generally have lower test scores, often below the state averages.
The data also reveals high rates of chronic absenteeism across the schools, ranging from 13.3% at Eagle Creek Elementary to 27% at Snacks Crossing Elementary. Additionally, all the schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with 65.34% to 80.15% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. These factors likely contribute to the challenges the schools face in improving student outcomes. Further investigation into the specific strategies and resources employed by the high-performing IN Math & Science Academy could provide valuable insights to help elevate the quality of education for all students in the 46254 zip code area.
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