Summary:
The 47805 zip code area in Vigo County, Indiana is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Terre Town Elementary and Rio Grande Elementary) and 1 middle school (Otter Creek Middle School). While the schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, Rio Grande Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with the strongest proficiency rates on state assessments and lower chronic absenteeism compared to the other schools.
Rio Grande Elementary boasts the highest overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts (40.87%), Math (51.21%), and Science (52.86%) across all grades. In 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, Rio Grande's proficiency rates exceed the Vigo County School Corporation and Indiana state averages in both ELA and Math. Additionally, Rio Grande has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 22.5%, compared to 28.8% at Terre Town Elementary and 29.0% at Otter Creek Middle.
However, even the strongest school in the area, Rio Grande Elementary, still has significant performance gaps compared to state averages, particularly in 5th grade Math and Social Studies. Additionally, all three schools in the 47805 zip code serve predominantly low-income communities, with high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which can present additional challenges. Addressing these issues across the schools in this area could lead to improved outcomes for students in the community.
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