Summary:
The MSD Decatur Township school district in Indiana serves over 6,000 students across 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's schools serve a diverse student population with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, ranging from 67% to 82%.
Academically, the district shows significant disparities, with some schools like West Newton Elementary School and Blue Academy performing well above the district and state averages on ILEARN assessments, while others like Lynwood Elementary and Decatur Middle School lag behind. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with rates ranging from 13.2% at West Newton Elementary to 31.2% at Valley Mills Elementary.
Despite the district's overall low state ranking, the presence of higher-performing schools like West Newton and Blue Academy suggests opportunities to learn from and replicate successful practices across the district. Addressing chronic absenteeism and targeting achievement gaps could be important strategies for the MSD Decatur Township to consider in order to improve student outcomes.
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