Summary:
The 46617 zip code area in South Bend, Indiana is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 alternative school. Overall, the schools in this area consistently underperform, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
The two lowest-performing schools in the area are Jefferson Traditional School (middle school) and McKinley Elementary School, both of which have consistently ranked in the bottom 20% and 10% of Indiana schools, respectively, over the past 3 years. These schools struggle with significantly below-average test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates of 17.8%.
In contrast, the South Bend Virtual School (alternative school) has a relatively high graduation rate of 88.4%, but its test scores are still well below the district and state averages. The Rise Up Academy at Eggleston has the highest spending per student at $21,785, but this does not translate into better academic outcomes. Overall, the schools in the 46617 zip code area face significant challenges that need to be addressed to improve educational opportunities for students in this community.
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