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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 46742


At a glance
2
Schools
375
Students
Top rankedHamilton Community Elementary School348th of 1,005 Indiana elementary schools
Biggest riser
Hamilton Community Elementary School up 101 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 46742 zip code in Indiana is home to two schools: Hamilton Community Elementary School and Hamilton Community High School, both part of the Hamilton Community Schools district. While the elementary school has performed above the district and state averages in several subjects, the high school has faced some academic challenges, with mixed performance on standardized tests.

Hamilton Community Elementary School stands out with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 387 out of 1,016 Indiana elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.9, which may contribute to its academic success. In contrast, Hamilton Community High School has a 3-star rating and a ranking of 178 out of 398 Indiana high schools, with a stronger 88.4% four-year graduation rate in the 2023-2024 school year.

Both schools face some demographic challenges, with a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%. However, the schools appear to have adequate resources, with high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios. While Hamilton Community Elementary School has seen improvements in its academic performance, Hamilton Community High School may require further investigation and targeted interventions to address its academic challenges and ensure consistent student success.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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