Southwest Parke Com School Corp

The Southwest Parke Com School Corp district in Indiana operates three schools: two elementary schools (Rosedale Elementary and Montezuma Elementary) and one junior-senior high school (Riverton Parke Junior-Senior High School). The district is ranked 226 out of 381 in Indiana and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in the overall academic performance.

Among the three schools, Rosedale Elementary stands out as the top performer, ranking 370 out of 1,010 Indiana elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating. Rosedale Elementary outperformed the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency, and had the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 5.7%. In contrast, Montezuma Elementary struggled with significantly lower proficiency rates in both subjects compared to the district and state, and had the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 17.5%.

The data also reveals disparities in spending, with Montezuma Elementary spending the most per student ($12,392) but achieving the lowest academic outcomes, while Rosedale Elementary spent the least per student ($9,910) but outperformed the other schools. Additionally, the district's schools have a predominantly white student population, with limited racial diversity, which may be an area for the district to explore in terms of fostering a more inclusive learning environment.