Summary:
There are two elementary schools serving zip code 46256: Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary School and Crestview Elementary School. Both schools are part of the MSD Lawrence Township district, which is ranked among the lower-performing districts in Indiana. The data indicates that neither school is a standout performer across all metrics, but there are some differences to note when comparing them.
When looking at academic performance, Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary School appears to have an edge, particularly in math proficiency. For the 2024-2025 school year, its overall math proficiency was 41.85%, significantly higher than Crestview Elementary School's 32.16% and the district average of 25.72%. This trend also held true for the 2023-2024 school year. While Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary School also showed slightly better proficiency in English/ELA and Science compared to Crestview Elementary School, its performance in these subjects was closer to or below the district average. Crestview Elementary School did show a slightly higher proficiency in 5th-grade Social Studies compared to the district average.
Both schools face a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism, with both reporting a rate of 17.8% for the 2023-2024 school year. This is a critical factor that can impact student success. In terms of resources, Crestview Elementary School spends more per student ($12,845) than Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary School ($11,423), and has a lower student-teacher ratio (17.3 compared to 19.4). However, these advantages do not appear to translate into better overall academic outcomes for Crestview Elementary School, especially in math. Both schools have a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, with Crestview Elementary School having a slightly higher rate.
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