South Vermillion Com School Corp

The South Vermillion Com School Corp district in Indiana operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across the district, with the two elementary schools, Central Elementary and Van Duyn Elementary, consistently outperforming the middle and high school on standardized tests. While the elementary schools boast strong ILEARN test scores, particularly in Math, the middle and high school lag behind the district and state averages.

Socioeconomic challenges also appear to be a factor, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the district, ranging from 53% at Van Duyn Elementary to 64% at Central Elementary. This suggests the district serves a population with significant economic hardships, which could contribute to the academic performance and absenteeism issues observed. Additionally, the district's schools have a very homogeneous student population, with white students making up over 92% of the enrollment at each school, which may be an area for the district to examine and address.

Despite these challenges, the data also highlights some bright spots, such as Van Duyn Elementary's consistently higher ILEARN test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district and state averages. Central Elementary also stands out for its strong Math performance, with 73.47% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better, well above the state average. However, the inconsistent SchoolDigger ratings across the district, ranging from 1 to 4 stars, suggest the need for a deeper analysis of the factors contributing to these ratings and potential areas for improvement.