Summary:
The Spencer-Owen Community Schools district in Indiana is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. These schools, which include Spencer Elementary School, McCormick's Creek Elementary School, Gosport Elementary School, and Patricksburg Elementary School, exhibit a range of academic performance and resource levels.
Among the standout schools, McCormick's Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the others on ILEARN tests, with proficiency rates often exceeding 50% in multiple subjects. The school also boasts the highest ranking among the 4 schools, at 325 out of 1,010 Indiana elementary schools. In contrast, Spencer Elementary generally underperforms the district and state averages on ILEARN tests, with proficiency rates below 40% in most subjects and grade levels.
The data also reveals significant disparities in terms of student demographics and resource allocation. Patricksburg Elementary has the highest spending per student at $13,259 in 2021-2022, but does not consistently outperform the other schools, suggesting that the efficient use of resources may be more important than just the overall spending amount. Additionally, the schools serve student populations with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by the wide range of free and reduced lunch rates, from 52.16% at McCormick's Creek Elementary to 76.74% at Patricksburg Elementary.
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