Summary:
The city of Kentland, Indiana is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: South Newton Elementary School, South Newton Senior High School, and South Newton Middle School. These schools, part of the South Newton School Corp district, serve a predominantly white student population with a significant Hispanic minority.
Among the standout schools, South Newton Elementary School shines with relatively high proficiency rates in ILEARN Math and Social Studies, as well as a low chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, South Newton Middle School struggles with ILEARN Math proficiency, performing well below the district and state averages. At the high school level, South Newton Senior High School boasts an impressive 94% four-year graduation rate, but its students face challenges in SAT Math, with only 9.3% meeting the proficiency benchmark.
The data also reveals economic disparities, with the elementary and middle schools having high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. This may contribute to the middle school's underperformance and the high school's chronic absenteeism concerns, suggesting the need for targeted support and resource allocation to address the unique needs of these students.
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