Summary:
The 47273 zip code is home to a single school, Scipio Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Jennings County School Corporation district, which is ranked 170 out of 380 districts in Indiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Scipio Elementary School's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 379 out of 1,016 Indiana elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 518 out of 1,016 in 2022-2023, earning a 2-star rating in the most recent year. The school's ILEARN assessment results are mixed, with some grade levels and subject areas performing above the district and state averages, while others are below. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.8 to 1 and a per-student spending of $14,079 for the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school faces challenges, including a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (64.66%) and a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%.
Overall, Scipio Elementary School appears to have areas of strength and areas that need improvement. The school's fluctuating performance and mixed academic achievement suggest that the school may be facing challenges that require further investigation and targeted interventions to support student success. The high concentration of economically disadvantaged students and the chronic absenteeism rate are also areas of concern that may impact the school's resources and educational outcomes.
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