Middle Schools in Concord Community Schools

Concord Community Schools in Indiana operates two middle schools, Concord Junior High School and Concord Intermediate School, serving students in grades 6-8. While both schools have diverse student populations, they consistently perform below the state average on academic assessments, suggesting a need for the Concord Community Schools district to examine its curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems to improve student outcomes.

Concord Junior High School and Concord Intermediate School have similar demographic breakdowns, with a majority of Hispanic and White students, and smaller percentages of African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. However, both schools struggle academically, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math ranging from around 20% to 40% across different grade levels and subject areas. The one exception is Concord Junior High School's performance on the ILEARN Biology End of Course exam, where they outperform the district and state averages.

Attendance also appears to be a concern, with Concord Junior High School having a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 18.6% compared to 16.5% at Concord Intermediate School. The district's spending per student and student-teacher ratios are similar between the two schools, indicating that resource allocation may not be a significant factor in their academic performance. The district should prioritize addressing attendance issues and exploring targeted strategies to support underserved student groups and improve overall academic outcomes at both middle schools.