Summary:
The city of Cedar Lake, Indiana is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Hanover Community School Corp. The data reveals several standout schools in the area, with Hanover Central High School and Douglas MacArthur Elementary School consistently ranking among the top schools in Indiana. These high-performing schools maintain strong test scores, high graduation rates, and low chronic absenteeism, suggesting a focus on academic excellence.
The data also highlights the importance of socioeconomic factors, with the higher-performing schools generally having lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. For example, Lincoln Elementary School has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 14.1%, compared to the district average, and consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state. Conversely, Red Cedars Elementary has a higher free/reduced lunch rate and lower overall performance, suggesting that socioeconomic status may play a role in student achievement.
While the Hanover Community School Corp is ranked 40th out of 381 districts in Indiana and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, the data reveals significant variation in the performance of individual schools within the district. This suggests that factors beyond just the district-level metrics, such as school-specific policies, resources, and leadership, can significantly impact a school's academic outcomes.
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