Best Public Schools in Walton, IN

The city of Walton, Indiana is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Lewis Cass Elementary School, Lewis Cass High School, and Lewis Cass Junior High School. While the high school stands out with a strong 95.5% graduation rate and better-than-average SAT performance, the elementary and junior high schools face more significant academic challenges, with lower proficiency rates on state assessments.

The data reveals disparities in academic achievement across the three schools. Lewis Cass Elementary School struggles with low proficiency rates in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math, often falling below the Lewis Cass Schools district and state averages. In contrast, Lewis Cass Junior High School performs better, with ILEARN English Language Arts scores closer to the district and state benchmarks. Lewis Cass High School stands out with stronger SAT performance, particularly in Evidence-based Reading and Writing.

Socioeconomic factors also play a role, with the elementary and junior high schools having relatively high free and reduced-price lunch rates, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. This could be a contributing factor to the academic disparities observed. Additionally, all three schools have seen a decline in their SchoolDigger ratings, suggesting a need for improvement in overall school performance and quality across the district.