Summary:
The city of Russiaville, Indiana is home to 4 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Western School Corporation. The standout schools in this district are Western High School, which is ranked 59th out of 431 high schools in the state, and Western Intermediate School, which is ranked 371st out of 1,010 elementary schools.
Western High School consistently performs at a high level, ranking in the top 50 high schools in Indiana over the past 3 years. It boasts a 97.8% four-year graduation rate and strong performance on standardized tests, with over 60% of 11th graders proficient or better in reading and writing, and over 40% proficient or better in biology. In contrast, the district's chronic absenteeism rates vary, with the high school having a relatively high rate of 25.4% compared to the lower rates at the other schools.
The schools in the Western School Corporation serve a predominantly White student population, with the percentage of White students ranging from 80% to 87% across the different schools. Spending per student also varies, with the high school and primary school spending the most at around $8,700 per student, and the intermediate school spending the least at $7,724 per student. Overall, the data suggests that the Western School Corporation is performing well, with several standout schools, but there are also areas for potential improvement, such as addressing chronic absenteeism and promoting greater diversity within the student population.
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