Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp district in Indiana encompasses 37 schools, including 22 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 3 alternative schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds and academic abilities.

Several schools stand out in the district, including McCutchanville Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with exceptional proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. New Technical Institute, a high school with a 5-star rating, also excels with outstanding SAT performance, while Perry Heights Middle School and West Terrace Elementary School are also among the top-performing schools in the district.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the district, with some schools struggling with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism, particularly those with higher percentages of minority and low-income students. While funding does not always equate to performance, the district's standout schools demonstrate that effective practices can help overcome demographic challenges and raise student outcomes, providing a model for other schools to emulate.