Summary:
Paramount Englewood is a public charter middle school serving grades 5-8 in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a total enrollment of 233 students. While the school has some positive attributes, such as relatively high English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency rates in certain grade levels, it also faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate and lower-than-average proficiency rates in other subject areas and grade levels compared to the state.
Paramount Englewood's student population is diverse, with 56.65% African American, 16.74% Hispanic, and 16.31% White students. The school's overall ELA proficiency rate is 37.67%, which is lower than the state average, but its 6th and 7th-grade ELA proficiency rates are higher than the state averages. In Math, the school's overall proficiency rate is 36.49%, which is also lower than the state average, though its 8th-grade Math proficiency rate is higher than the state average. However, the 5th and 6th-grade Math proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state averages. The school's proficiency rates in Science and Social Studies are also significantly lower than the state averages.
Paramount Englewood's high chronic absenteeism rate of 47.5% is a significant concern and may be impacting the school's overall academic achievement. Additionally, with 78.54% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school likely faces socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to its academic performance issues. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 70th out of 489 schools in 2022-2023 (4-star rating) to 198th out of 485 schools in 2023-2024 (3-star rating), indicating that its performance may be inconsistent or sensitive to changes in the broader educational landscape.
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