Summary:
The city of Rushville, Indiana is home to a single middle school, Benjamin Rush Middle School, which serves students in grades 7-8. The school's student population is predominantly white, with a relatively small percentage of minority students. While the school's academic performance in English Language Arts and Math is generally on par with or slightly above the Rush County Schools district average, it still falls below the state averages, particularly in 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts.
Socioeconomic factors appear to play a role, as a high percentage of students (62.26%) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively economically disadvantaged population. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 12.5% is also an area of concern, as high rates of chronic absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and academic achievement. Despite these challenges, the school's spending of $11,746 per student suggests that it has access to adequate resources and funding, which could be leveraged to support student success.
Overall, while Benjamin Rush Middle School is performing reasonably well compared to the district, there is room for improvement, particularly in addressing socioeconomic and racial diversity factors, as well as chronic absenteeism. Continued focus on improving academic outcomes and addressing these challenges could help the school better serve its students and community.
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