Summary:
The 51557 zip code area is home to two schools - West Harrison Elementary and West Harrison Middle School/High School, both part of the West Harrison Community School District. While the middle/high school is a strong performer, ranking 3-stars statewide, the elementary school lags behind with a 1-2 star rating.
West Harrison Middle School/High School students demonstrate significantly higher academic achievement, with 86.4% of 10th graders and 90% of 11th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, outpacing state averages. In contrast, the elementary school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 54.66%, compared to 43.24% at the middle/high school.
Despite the higher spending per student at the elementary school ($17,239 vs. $16,228), the middle/high school appears to be getting stronger academic results. Analyzing how resources are utilized at each school could uncover best practices to support student success across the district.
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