Summary:
The Anderson Community School Corp in Indiana has two middle schools serving students in grades 6-8: Anderson Intermediate School and Highland Middle School. Both schools are struggling academically, with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates compared to state averages.
Neither school stands out as a high performer. Both have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, with only 12-23% of students meeting proficiency standards across all grades. The 6th and 7th-grade proficiency rates are particularly low, with just 12-16% of students proficient in Math and 15-16% in English Language Arts. Highland Middle School's 8th-grade scores are slightly higher but still well below the state average. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, with rates of 28% at Anderson Intermediate and 36.8% at Highland Middle, far exceeding the state average.
The student populations at both schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 80% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This factor likely contributes to the academic struggles. Interestingly, Highland Middle School has significantly higher per-student spending ($13,349) compared to Anderson Intermediate ($5,277), raising questions about the equity of resource allocation within the Anderson Community School Corp. Overall, the data suggests a need for the district to address the systemic issues impacting these middle schools through targeted interventions and a more equitable approach to supporting student success.
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