Summary:
The city of Attica, Indiana is home to two schools: Attica High School and Attica Elementary School, which are part of the Attica Consolidated School Corp district. While both schools have similar student demographics, the data analysis reveals that Attica Elementary School is the standout performer in the district.
Attica Elementary School outshines Attica High School on several key metrics. It has higher proficiency rates in ILEARN English Language Arts, Math, and Science across all grade levels. Additionally, Attica Elementary School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 12.5% compared to 18.2% at Attica High School. Despite having a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Attica Elementary School still manages to outperform its counterpart on academic measures.
In contrast, Attica High School's performance has been more inconsistent, with its statewide ranking ranging from 146 to 205 out of Indiana high schools over the past three years. The high school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10 students per teacher, compared to 16.8 students per teacher at the elementary school, but this does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that Attica Elementary School is the stronger performer in the district, providing a solid foundation for students, while the high school has room for improvement to better support its students' academic success.
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