Summary:
In zip code 47443, there is one middle school, White River Valley Middle School, serving grades 5-8. This public school is part of the White River Valley School District. The school has an enrollment of 151 students and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10:1, with a per-student spending of $12,626.
White River Valley Middle School shows a mixed performance in academic proficiency. While 6th graders excel in Math (68.75% proficiency) and Science (52.08% proficiency), significantly outperforming state averages, 7th and 8th graders struggle, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. For instance, 8th graders have only 15.25% proficiency in Math, well below the state average. Overall ELA proficiency across all grades is 31.97%, and Math proficiency is 36.73%, both lower than the district averages. However, Science proficiency for all grades is 52.08%, which is higher than the district average.
The school faces a challenge with a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, which can impact student learning. Over 54% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a significant portion of the student body comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. In terms of statewide rankings, White River Valley Middle School is ranked 172 out of 489 middle schools in Indiana, earning a 3-star rating. The district also holds a similar ranking. Key areas for improvement include addressing the academic decline observed in 7th and 8th grades and investigating the factors contributing to chronic absenteeism.
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