Summary:
The city of Spencer, Indiana is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area demonstrate a mix of academic performance, with McCormick's Creek Elementary School and Owen Valley Community High School standing out as the top performers.
McCormick's Creek Elementary School consistently achieves high academic results, with over 47% of students proficient in ELA and 51% in Math, outperforming both the district and state averages. The school also boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 7.6% and is ranked 325 out of 1,010 elementary schools in Indiana. In contrast, Spencer Elementary School lags behind, with lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state.
At the high school level, Owen Valley Community High School stands out with a strong 93.2% four-year graduation rate and better-than-average performance on SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing tests. The school is ranked 186 out of 431 high schools in Indiana, the highest among the schools in Spencer. However, the district as a whole, Spencer-Owen Community Schools, is ranked 176 out of 381 in the state and rated 3 stars out of 5, indicating room for improvement across the district.
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