Summary:
The city of Connersville, Indiana is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Fayette County School Corporation. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and low-performing schools, with significant challenges around attendance, socioeconomic factors, and resource allocation.
Fayette Central Elementary stands out as the top-performing school, ranking in the top 3 out of 1,010 Indiana elementary schools. It boasts strong test scores, with over 45% of students proficient in ELA and Math, as well as relatively low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Eastview Elementary and Connersville Middle School have the lowest proficiency rates in the district. The high school, Connersville Senior High, stands out with a 90% four-year graduation rate, but has a relatively low proficiency rate in SAT Math.
Across the district, there are significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 54.55% at the high school to 70.87% at Grandview Elementary. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with most schools well above the state average of 15.5%. The district's funding also varies widely, from $7,413 per student at Grandview Elementary to $11,618 per student at Connersville Senior High, suggesting potential inequities in resource allocation.
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