Summary:
In zip code 47601, there is one middle school, Boonville Middle School, serving grades 6-8. This public middle school is part of the Warrick County School Corp, which is recognized for its strong performance within Indiana.
Boonville Middle School has an enrollment of 692 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.8, indicating smaller class sizes. The school spends $12,130 per student, suggesting adequate resources. Academically, the school's overall proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math for the 2024-2025 academic year is below the district averages, with 44.38% in ELA and 51.12% in Math. Science proficiency is slightly better at 55.36%, still below the district average. Performance varies by grade, with 8th graders generally showing higher proficiency than 6th and 7th graders in both ELA and Math. Despite these internal performance gaps compared to the district, Boonville Middle School maintains a solid statewide ranking, placing in the top 15% of Indiana middle schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
A significant area of concern for Boonville Middle School is its chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, which is considered high and can impact student engagement and academic success. The school also serves a substantial population of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 52.46% qualifying for free or reduced lunch. While the school has a favorable student-teacher ratio and spending per student, the underperformance in ELA and Math compared to the district, particularly in younger grades, and the high chronic absenteeism rate suggest areas that may benefit from targeted interventions and support.
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