Summary:
The city of Beech Grove, Indiana is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, operated by the Beech Grove City Schools district. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across these schools, with Beech Grove Senior High School standing out for its low statewide ranking, low graduation rates, and significantly below-average test scores, particularly in mathematics. In contrast, Central Elementary School shows relatively strong performance in mathematics, though its English Language Arts scores lag behind state averages.
Across the Beech Grove schools, high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism are evident, with all schools having over 70% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the schools are serving a population facing significant socioeconomic challenges. The data also reveals differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to the disparities in academic performance observed between the schools.
Overall, the Beech Grove school data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the performance gaps and improve student outcomes, particularly at the high school level. Addressing the factors contributing to chronic absenteeism and low test scores, while ensuring equitable access to resources and support across all schools, will be crucial in helping the Beech Grove schools better serve their diverse student population.
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