Scott County School District 1

Scott County School District 1 in Indiana operates 3 schools - Austin Elementary School, Austin High School, and Austin Middle School. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Austin Elementary School and Austin Middle School both struggle with low academic performance, with only 30-35% of students proficient in ELA and Math on the ILEARN tests, well below state averages. These schools also have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.7% to 26.9%, significantly above the state average. In contrast, Austin High School has a graduation rate of 79.2%, which is below the state average, and low SAT performance, with only 35.92% proficient in Evidence-Based Reading/Writing and 10.68% proficient in Math.

Across all three schools, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.62% to 64.05%, indicates a significant level of economic disadvantage within the Scott County School District 1. The district's spending per student, which is in line with or slightly above the state average, suggests that resource allocation may be a challenge in effectively supporting student success. Overall, the data points to systemic issues within the district that require targeted interventions and strategies to improve academic outcomes for all students.