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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 47842


At a glance
4
Schools
1,548
Students
Top rankedVan Duyn Elementary School281st of 1,005 Indiana elementary schools
Biggest riser
Van Duyn Elementary School up 160 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 47842 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the South Vermillion Com School Corp district. The data reveals standout performance at Van Duyn Elementary School, which outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency. In contrast, the middle and high schools in the district struggle, with proficiency rates well below state averages, suggesting a potential disconnect between the elementary and secondary schools.

Chronic absenteeism is a concern across all schools in the district, with a consistently high rate of 17.8%, which is higher than the state average. This issue may be impacting student learning and achievement and should be a priority for the district to address. Additionally, the schools with higher free and reduced lunch rates, such as Central Elementary School, tend to have lower academic performance compared to schools with lower rates, like Van Duyn Elementary, highlighting the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student outcomes.

Overall, the data provides a comprehensive view of the schools in the 47842 zip code area, with Van Duyn Elementary standing out as a high-performing school and the district facing challenges in addressing chronic absenteeism and disparities in academic achievement across the different school levels. Targeted interventions and support for economically disadvantaged students may be necessary to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the district.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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