Summary:
Zip code 47553 is home to one middle school, Loogootee Middle School, serving grades 5-8. This public middle school is part of the Loogootee Community School Corp, which is recognized as a 4-star district and ranks 51st out of 380 in Indiana.
Loogootee Middle School has an enrollment of 233 students and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.7, with a per-student spending of $9,905. Academically, the school shows strengths in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science, particularly in the 6th grade, where ELA proficiency is 58.57% and Science proficiency is 64.29% for the 2024-2025 school year, both exceeding state averages. Social Studies in 5th grade also demonstrates strong performance with 62.79% proficiency. However, Math proficiency presents a mixed picture, with exceptional results in 5th grade (74.42%) but a significant decline in the 7th and 8th grades, falling below state averages.
While the school's overall ELA proficiency has seen a slight improvement, the Math scores in upper grades suggest an area needing focused attention. The chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% in 2023-2024 is a notable concern that could impact student achievement. The school's statewide rankings have been consistent, generally placing it in the top 30% of Indiana middle schools, with a slight dip in ranking and star rating in recent years. The free/reduced lunch rate of 39.06% indicates a moderate level of socioeconomic diversity among the student body.
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