West Central School Corp

The West Central School Corp district in Indiana consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals significant variations in academic performance across these schools, with West Central Senior High School and West Central Middle School outperforming West Central Elementary School on various measures.

West Central Senior High School stands out as a top-performing school, ranking 37th out of 431 Indiana high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school achieved a remarkable 100% four-year graduation rate and strong SAT performance, with over 70% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Evidence-based Reading and Writing. In contrast, West Central Elementary School's ILEARN test scores are generally below the state averages, with only about a quarter of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and a third in Math.

The data also reveals significant differences in resource allocation, with West Central Middle School having the highest spending per student and the lowest student-teacher ratio. This suggests that the efficient distribution of resources may be a contributing factor to the observed academic performance variations across the district. Additionally, West Central Elementary School has the highest chronic absenteeism rate and the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which could also impact student outcomes. Overall, the analysis highlights the need for further investigation into the factors driving the disparities in academic achievement within the West Central School Corp district.