Paoli Community School Corp

The Paoli Community School Corp district in Indiana serves students from elementary through high school, with two schools in the district - Throop Elementary School and Paoli Junior & Senior High School. While Throop Elementary consistently outperforms the high school and the district on academic assessments, the high school maintains a strong graduation rate despite some challenges in student proficiency, particularly in mathematics.

Throop Elementary School stands out for its consistently high performance on ILEARN assessments, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in many subject areas and grade levels. However, the school also serves a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (61.38%) compared to the high school (55.08%), which may contribute to its slightly higher chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Paoli Junior & Senior High School struggles with lower proficiency rates on ILEARN and SAT assessments, especially in mathematics, but maintains a strong 90.4% four-year graduation rate.

The data analysis reveals a mixed picture for the Paoli Community School Corp district. While the elementary school demonstrates academic success, the high school faces challenges in maintaining consistent proficiency levels. The district may benefit from examining the factors contributing to these disparities and implementing strategies to address the needs of all students, regardless of their socioeconomic or demographic backgrounds, to ensure equitable educational opportunities across the district.