Summary:
Zip code 46914 is home to one middle school, Maconaquah Middle School, serving grades 6-8. This public school is part of the Maconaquah School Corp and has an enrollment of 386 students. The school's overall performance places it in the lower half of Indiana middle schools, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years.
Maconaquah Middle School shows a mixed academic performance when compared to state averages. While the school consistently performs below the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math for 6th and 7th graders, 8th graders demonstrate stronger results, exceeding the state average in ELA for both academic years and in Math for the 2024-2025 year. Science proficiency for 6th grade is also below the state average. A notable concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% in 2023-2024, which can impact student achievement. The school serves a significant population of students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, with 62.44% qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Despite these challenges, Maconaquah Middle School has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.5, suggesting potential for individualized attention. The school also reports spending $11,439 per student, which is a substantial figure. However, the effectiveness of these resources in improving overall academic outcomes, particularly in the lower grades, is an area for consideration. The 8th grade's improved performance in Math and consistent strength in ELA presents an opportunity to explore what strategies are working well for this group and how they might be applied to other grade levels.
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