Summary:
The South Newton School Corp district in Indiana has only one middle school, South Newton Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school has a relatively small student population of 204, it faces some challenges in terms of academic performance, socioeconomic factors, and resource availability.
Academically, South Newton Middle School's ILEARN test scores are consistently lower than the state averages in both English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. This suggests the school may need to focus on improving student outcomes and addressing any underlying factors contributing to the lower performance. Additionally, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 20.7%, which is above the state average and could be negatively impacting student learning.
Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 70.59% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This could be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can significantly impact educational outcomes. Furthermore, the school's spending per student of $9,186 is lower than the state average, which may limit the resources and support available to students and teachers.
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