Summary:
The Higher Institute of Arts & Technical is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Higher Institute of Arts & Technical District in Merrillville, Indiana. With a total enrollment of 208 students, the school faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.
Academically, the school's ILEARN test scores are well below the state averages, with only 15.75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 8.22% proficient or better in Math, compared to over 40% statewide. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.8% further compounds these academic struggles. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.4 to 1 and higher-than-average spending per student of $11,786 suggest that it may have the resources to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address these challenges.
Contextual factors, such as the school's high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds (80.29% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), likely play a significant role in the school's performance. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, including socioeconomic factors and attendance issues, may be crucial for improving academic outcomes for the Higher Institute of Arts & Technical and its students.
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