Summary:
The 47862 zip code area is home to two schools - Riverton Parke Junior-Senior High School and Montezuma Elementary School, both part of the Southwest Parke Com School Corp district. While the high school serves grades 7-12 with a relatively large enrollment of 485 students, the elementary school is smaller, serving grades PK-6 with 225 students.
Riverton Parke Junior-Senior High School has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate between 252-290 over the past 3 years, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a solid 88.4% 4-year graduation rate, but struggles with a high 17.8% chronic absenteeism rate. Academically, test scores are generally below state averages, with only 32.85% of students proficient or better in ELA and 29.93% in Math. In contrast, Montezuma Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined from 443 to 700 over the same period, also earning a 2-star rating. Like the high school, the elementary school has a high 17.8% chronic absenteeism rate, and its test scores are mixed, with some grades performing above the district and state averages in ELA and Math, while others are significantly below.
Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 48.25% of Riverton Parke Junior-Senior High School students and 63.56% of Montezuma Elementary School students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the higher spending per student at the elementary school ($13,303) compared to the high school ($12,041), the elementary school's performance has declined, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be influencing the schools' academic outcomes. Overall, the data highlights areas of concern, such as chronic absenteeism and academic performance, that the schools and district may need to address through targeted interventions and strategies.
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