Summary:
Zip code 47553 is home to three public schools within the Loogootee Community School Corp, serving students from elementary through high school. These schools are Loogootee Elementary School, Loogootee Middle School, and Loogootee High School.
Loogootee High School stands out as a top performer in the area, ranking 52nd out of 398 Indiana high schools in the 2022-2023 school year with a 4-star rating. It also boasts an impressive 88.4% four-year graduation rate and the highest spending per student at $13,104, suggesting strong resources and student success. In contrast, Loogootee Elementary School ranked 200th out of 1016 elementary schools, and Loogootee Middle School ranked 162nd out of 489 middle schools in the same year. While the elementary school shows exceptional math proficiency, particularly in 3rd grade, there's a noticeable drop in math proficiency at the middle school level, indicating a potential area for curriculum review and support.
A significant observation across all three schools is a consistent chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting a district-wide challenge that warrants attention. While Loogootee High School excels in English Language Arts and Biology, its SAT Math proficiency is below the state average. Interestingly, there appears to be an inverse relationship between the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and the school's spending per student and statewide ranking, with the high school having the lowest free/reduced lunch rate and the highest ranking.
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