Summary:
The city of Farmersburg, Indiana is home to two schools: North Central Junior/Senior High School and Northeast North Elementary School. While both schools serve predominantly white student populations, they exhibit stark differences in academic performance and student engagement.
Northeast North Elementary School stands out as the stronger-performing institution, with students outpacing district and state averages on ILEARN assessments, particularly in math. The school also boasts a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to North Central Junior/Senior High School. In contrast, North Central Junior/Senior High School struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the Northeast School Corp district and Indiana state averages in both English Language Arts and Math. However, the high school does maintain a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 95.2%.
The data suggests that the elementary school is doing a better job of preparing students for academic success, while the high school faces significant challenges in student engagement and achievement. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and identifying best practices from the elementary school could be valuable for improving the overall quality of education in the Farmersburg school system. Additionally, exploring ways to promote greater diversity and inclusion may be an area for consideration, as the racial makeup of both schools is predominantly white.
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