Summary:
The South Newton School Corp in Indiana operates three schools: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with a significant Hispanic minority, and a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
South Newton Elementary School stands out as the strongest performer in the district, with higher-than-average ILEARN test scores in Math and Social Studies for 5th graders. In contrast, South Newton Senior High School struggles with low SAT performance, with only 9.3% of 11th graders proficient or better in Mathematics. The high school also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 36.5%, which may be contributing to its academic challenges.
Across the district, the elementary and middle schools serve a more economically disadvantaged population, with over 68% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 51.65% at the high school. This disparity in socioeconomic status may be a factor in the varying academic outcomes observed. Overall, the schools in the South Newton School Corp are ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in the state, indicating a need for targeted interventions and improvements to provide a high-quality education for all students.
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