Summary:
The DeKalb County Ctl United School District in Indiana consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with some diversity in the Hispanic student population. While the district as a whole performs reasonably well, there are stark differences in academic performance and other key metrics between the top-performing and lower-performing schools.
The standout schools in the district are James R Watson Elementary School, which consistently ranks in the top 25% of Indiana elementary schools and boasts strong test scores and low chronic absenteeism, and DeKalb High School, which is ranked in the top 16% of Indiana high schools and maintains a high 4-year graduation rate. In contrast, Waterloo Elementary School stands out with particularly low proficiency rates in both ELA and Math, as well as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2%.
The data analysis also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic performance, with the schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tending to have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism. Additionally, the wide range in spending per student, from $8,668 to $13,844, raises questions about the equity of resource distribution across the DeKalb County Ctl United School District. Addressing these challenges, particularly at the lower-performing schools, will be crucial for improving overall student outcomes and ensuring equitable access to quality education.
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