East Porter County School Corp

The East Porter County School Corp district in Indiana is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 0 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district as a whole is highly ranked, coming in at 32 out of 381 districts in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The standout schools in the district are Morgan Township Middle/High School and Washington Township Middle/High School, both of which are ranked in the top 25 high schools in Indiana for the 2023-2024 school year. These schools boast 100% four-year graduation rates, low chronic absenteeism, and strong test scores, with over 60% proficiency in English Language Arts and over 40% in Math. In contrast, the elementary schools in the district show more variability in their performance, with Washington Township Elementary and Kouts Elementary lagging behind Morgan Township Elementary in several key metrics.

The data suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance, with the schools with lower rates generally outperforming those with higher rates. This raises concerns about equity within the East Porter County School Corp district, and the need for targeted interventions to ensure all students have access to the same high-quality educational opportunities.