Summary:
The zip code 46268 in Indiana is home to two middle schools: Lincoln Middle School and New Augusta Public Academy - North. While both schools serve a predominantly African American student population, New Augusta Public Academy - North stands out as the higher-performing institution, with stronger academic results, a higher school ranking, and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to Lincoln Middle School.
New Augusta Public Academy - North outperforms Lincoln Middle School on ILEARN test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with 34.98% of its students proficient or better in ELA, compared to only 14.55% at Lincoln. Additionally, New Augusta is ranked 310 out of 485 Indiana middle schools, while Lincoln is ranked 454. New Augusta also has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, in contrast to Lincoln's 0-star rating. The student population at New Augusta is also more diverse, with higher percentages of white and Hispanic students compared to Lincoln.
Despite these differences, both schools face significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages on ILEARN tests. The high chronic absenteeism rates, especially at Lincoln Middle School, are also a concern and may be impacting academic performance. The data suggests that further investigation is needed to understand the factors driving the performance gap between these two MSD Pike Township middle schools and to develop strategies to address the educational needs of all students in this community.
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