Summary:
The city of Greentown, Indiana is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Eastern Elementary School, Eastern High School, and Eastern Middle School. These schools are part of the Eastern Howard School Corporation district and serve a predominantly white student population with a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools, Eastern High School ranks 96 out of 431 Indiana high schools and maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.3%. The school outperforms the state and district averages in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing proficiency. In contrast, Eastern Elementary School performs well in ILEARN Math assessments, with 52.38% of students proficient or better, compared to the district average of 46.08%, but struggles more in ILEARN English Language Arts.
Across the district, the schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, exceeding the state average, and a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges. While the schools generally perform at similar levels, the data suggests a need to address diversity and inclusion efforts, as well as strategies to improve student engagement and attendance.
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