Summary:
The city of Frankfort, Indiana is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation and varying levels of academic performance.
Among the standout schools in Frankfort are Clinton Prairie Junior-Senior High School, which is ranked 130 out of 431 Indiana high schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, and Clinton Prairie Elementary School, which is ranked 404 out of 1,010 Indiana elementary schools and has consistently strong performance on ILEARN tests. In contrast, schools in the Community Schools of Frankfort district, such as Suncrest Elementary School, struggle with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.
The data reveals a significant disparity in academic performance between the schools in the Frankfort area, with a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic outcomes. Schools with higher percentages of free and reduced lunch recipients tend to have lower test scores and performance. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at Frankfort Middle School, suggest a need for targeted interventions to improve student attendance. Overall, the Frankfort school district could benefit from collaboration and resource sharing, especially between the higher-performing and lower-performing schools, to ensure more equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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