Best Public Schools in Zip Code 47438

The 47438 zip code is home to two schools, Shakamak Elementary School and Shakamak Junior-Senior High School, both part of the MSD Shakamak Schools district. While the junior-senior high school maintains a relatively high graduation rate, both schools face significant challenges in academic performance and attendance.

Shakamak Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, now ranking 517 out of 1,016 Indiana elementary schools. The school performs below the state average in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math proficiency across all grade levels, and has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%. Despite spending slightly above the district average at $10,743 per student, the elementary school's academic performance remains a concern.

Similarly, Shakamak Junior-Senior High School performs significantly below the state average in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math proficiency, though it maintains a high four-year graduation rate of 88.4%. The high school also faces a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, matching the elementary school. While the junior-senior high school spends more per student at $11,965, this higher spending does not appear to translate into better academic outcomes for the students.