Middle Schools in Bartholomew Con School Corp

The Bartholomew Con School Corp district in Indiana is home to two middle schools: Northside Middle School and Central Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a diverse educational experience within the Bartholomew Con School Corp district.

Northside Middle School stands out as the stronger academic performer, with higher proficiency rates on ILEARN assessments across most subject areas and grade levels compared to Central Middle School and the district average. Notably, Northside had an impressive 91.3% proficiency rate in ILEARN Biology, far exceeding the district and state averages. Additionally, Northside has a lower chronic absenteeism rate, indicating better student engagement and attendance. In contrast, Central Middle School serves a less diverse student population, with a lower percentage of minority students.

While both schools have similar per-student funding and student-teacher ratios, the differences in academic performance suggest there may be other factors influencing student success beyond just resources. The district should investigate the practices and strategies employed at Northside Middle School to understand what is contributing to their stronger academic results. Additionally, addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates at both schools could be an area of focus to improve overall student learning outcomes across the Bartholomew Con School Corp district.