Best Public Schools in Zip Code 47804

The 47804 zip code area in Indiana is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Vigo County School Corp. While the high school, Terre Haute North Vigo High School, has a relatively high graduation rate, its test scores are significantly below state averages. In contrast, the two elementary schools, Ouabache Elementary School and Deming Early Learning Center, have extremely low test scores and are ranked in the bottom quarter of Indiana elementary schools.

The data reveals a stark contrast in the performance of the high school and the elementary schools. While Terre Haute North Vigo High School has a 4-year graduation rate of 88.4%, its test scores are well below state averages, with only 23.56% proficient or better in ILEARN/Biology and 17.35% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics. In comparison, the elementary schools have alarmingly low test scores, with Ouabache Elementary School reporting only 20% proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts and 22.29% in ILEARN/Math across all grades.

All three schools in the 47804 zip code area have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. Ouabache Elementary School has an exceptionally high rate of 80.93%, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges. Additionally, all three schools have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, which may be contributing to the low academic performance. Despite the varying spending per student, ranging from $10,063 at Ouabache Elementary to $11,591 at Deming Early Learning Center, the higher spending does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes.