Summary:
The city of Bedford, Indiana is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the North Lawrence Community Schools district, except for Lawrence County Independent Schools, a public charter school. The data reveals a mix of standout and underperforming schools, with significant gaps in academic performance, attendance, and socioeconomic factors across the district.
Parkview Elementary School and Needmore Elementary School stand out as the highest-performing elementary schools, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, as well as relatively low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Lawrence County Independent Schools has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 32.2%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.
At the high school level, Bedford-North Lawrence High School is the top performer, ranking 191 out of 431 Indiana high schools and boasting a 4-year graduation rate of 88.7%. However, the school's proficiency rates in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing (43.97%) and SAT/Math (24.1%) for 11th grade students suggest room for improvement. Overall, the data highlights the need for the Bedford school system to address performance gaps, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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