Blue River Valley Schools

The Blue River Valley Schools district in Indiana consists of two schools - Blue River Valley Elementary School and Blue River Valley Junior-Senior High School. While the elementary school outperforms the high school in several areas, the data reveals a significant performance gap, particularly in mathematics, that warrants further investigation.

The Blue River Valley Junior-Senior High School stands out with a higher statewide ranking and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to the 2-star rating of the elementary school. Additionally, the high school boasts a higher 4-year graduation rate of 82.6%, exceeding the district-wide average. However, the elementary school shines in mathematics, with 75.61% of 4th-grade students proficient or better on the ILEARN assessment, a stark contrast to the high school's 14.12% proficiency rate across all students.

Concerning trends emerge in the data, such as the high school's low proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, including on the SAT. This performance gap between the two schools suggests potential issues with curriculum alignment, instructional quality, or student preparation as they transition from elementary to secondary education. Furthermore, the significant difference in free/reduced lunch rates between the schools may indicate socioeconomic factors impacting student performance and resource needs, an area that warrants further exploration.