Summary:
The city of Whiting, Indiana is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with a high percentage of students from low-income families eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools, Nathan Hale Elementary School has relatively strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages. However, the school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.1%. In contrast, Whiting High School has a high 4-year graduation rate of 94.3%, but its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is quite low, with only 38.14% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and only 11.34% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics.
The data also reveals significant variation in academic performance across the schools in the School City of Whiting district, with Benjamin Franklin Elementary School struggling, particularly in 3rd-grade math proficiency at 26.67%. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and student engagement, may be playing a role in the schools' outcomes. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and the unique needs of the socioeconomically disadvantaged student population could be key focus areas for improvement in the district.
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