Summary:
The 47848 zip code is home to a single alternative public charter school, Dugger Union Community School Corp, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 567 students. While the school stands out as the only option in the area, it faces several challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a lack of diversity in its student population.
Dugger Union Community School Corp's academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies fall significantly below the state averages, with only 12.73% to 32.61% of students meeting proficiency standards in ELA and 4% to 31.25% in Math across all grade levels. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.1%, well above the state average, which may contribute to its academic underperformance. Additionally, the school's student population is predominantly White (95.24%), with very low representation of other racial and ethnic groups, potentially limiting the diversity of the educational experience.
Despite these challenges, the school does have some positive attributes, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.6 to 1 and a high percentage (67.2%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a focus on serving economically disadvantaged students. However, the school's per-student spending of $8,010 is below the state average, which may limit its ability to provide the necessary resources and support to address the unique needs of its student population and improve academic outcomes.
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