Summary:
The city of Borden, Indiana is home to two schools: William W Borden High School and William W Borden Elementary School, both part of the Borden-Henryville School Corporation. The high school stands out as a strong-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top 45 high schools in Indiana and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the elementary school has seen more fluctuating performance, with rankings ranging from 213th to 392nd in recent years and earning 3-4 stars.
Academically, the high school outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts. Its 86.0% graduation rate is also higher than the district and state averages. However, the high school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 13.6% compared to the elementary school's 6.9%. Socioeconomically, the elementary school serves a more disadvantaged population, with 40.14% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 27.59% at the high school.
In terms of resource allocation, the high school spends $13,811 per student, while the elementary school spends $11,349 per student. The high school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.7, compared to 14.4 at the elementary school. These differences may reflect the district's priorities or funding sources, and could be an area for further examination to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in Borden.
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