Summary:
In zip code 47162, there is one public high school serving grades 6-12: New Washington Middle/High School. This school is part of the Greater Clark County Schools district. With an enrollment of 335 students, the school has a student-teacher ratio of 11.9, which is favorable and suggests smaller class sizes.
New Washington Middle/High School shows a mixed academic performance. The school excels in English Language Arts (ELA), with overall proficiency rates higher than both the district and state averages in recent years, particularly in 7th grade. Additionally, 11th graders demonstrate strong performance in SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing compared to district and state averages. Biology proficiency is also a notable strength. However, the school faces significant challenges in mathematics, with proficiency rates consistently below district and state averages, especially in the 8th grade. Overall science proficiency also lags behind district and state benchmarks.
The school boasts a graduation rate of 88.4%, which is a positive outcome. However, a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% is a concern that may impact student achievement. Despite spending $13,562 per student, which is relatively high, this investment does not consistently translate into higher test scores across all subjects, particularly in mathematics. The school's statewide ranking of 2 stars out of 5 indicates it performs similarly to many other Indiana high schools. While strengths are evident in ELA and specific science areas, targeted interventions are needed to address weaknesses in mathematics and overall science performance.
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