Middle Schools in Elkhart Community Schools

The Elkhart Community Schools district in Indiana is home to three middle schools: North Side Middle School, West Side Middle School, and Pierre Moran Middle School. While all three schools face challenges, the data analysis reveals that West Side Middle School stands out as the highest-performing among the group.

West Side Middle School boasts the highest overall ILEARN test scores in both English Language Arts and Math, significantly outperforming the Elkhart Community Schools district and state averages. It also has the highest SchoolDigger ranking, rated 2 out of 5 stars, compared to the other two schools which are rated 1 out of 5 stars. Additionally, West Side Middle School has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 34.9%, compared to 30.7% for North Side and 32.2% for Pierre Moran.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps across all three schools, with test scores lagging behind district and state averages, particularly in Math. Additionally, all three schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.7% to 34.9%, which may be impacting student performance. The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, especially at Pierre Moran Middle School (75.16%), suggest that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the schools' performance. While West Side Middle School stands out, there is still room for improvement across the Elkhart Community Schools district to better support student success.