Summary:
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 7-8 in this area, with a total enrollment of 284 students. The school's diverse student population is predominantly African American (67.96%) and Hispanic (26.76%), but its academic performance, as measured by ILEARN test scores, is significantly below the state averages, with only 10.11% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 10.57% in Math.
The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.0% and relatively high student-teacher ratio of 16.7 despite its high per-student spending of $19,622 suggest that the school faces significant challenges in effectively allocating resources and addressing student engagement. Additionally, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Indiana middle schools over the past three years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement.
While the school's diverse student population may require targeted interventions and support to address potential achievement gaps, the persistent academic challenges, high chronic absenteeism, and resource allocation issues suggest that the James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School faces significant hurdles in providing a high-quality education to its students. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for the school to improve student outcomes and better serve the community.
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