Summary:
The Perry Township Schools district in Indiana is home to 4 middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools within the district, with Perry Meridian Middle School and Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy consistently outperforming the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency. In contrast, Southport Middle School and Southport 6th Grade Academy tend to have lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state.
The schools within the Perry Township Schools district also vary in their demographic composition, with Perry Meridian Middle School and Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy having a higher percentage of Asian students compared to the other schools. Southport Middle School and Southport 6th Grade Academy, on the other hand, have a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students. Across all schools, a significant percentage of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the district faces significant socioeconomic challenges.
Attendance patterns also vary, with Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy having the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 15.9%, while Southport Middle School has the highest rate at 25.6%. These differences in attendance and academic performance suggest opportunities for the district to investigate the factors contributing to the disparities and implement targeted interventions to support the lower-performing schools and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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