Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 46979

Zip code 46979 is home to two elementary schools, Western Intermediate School and Western Primary School, both part of the highly-rated Western School Corporation. Western Intermediate School serves students in grades 3-5, while Western Primary School caters to younger learners in kindergarten through 2nd grade. Both schools are within a district that ranks 69th out of 380 in Indiana and holds a 4-star rating.

Both Western Intermediate School and Western Primary School share an identical chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, suggesting a potential district-wide challenge. Interestingly, Western Primary School receives more funding per student ($10,654) compared to Western Intermediate School ($8,908), which may contribute to its slightly lower student-teacher ratio of 14.4 versus 15.6. The primary school also has a slightly higher rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Western Intermediate School has a history of consistent statewide rankings, typically placing in the top 300 elementary schools in Indiana. Its test scores show mixed performance; while 4th and 5th graders demonstrate strong math proficiency, often exceeding state averages, 3rd-grade math scores fall below the state average. English Language Arts performance at Western Intermediate School varies by grade and year, with some grades showing improvement and others declining. Science scores for 4th graders are above the Indiana average.