Best Public Schools in Zip Code 46068

The 46068 zip code is home to two schools, Tri Central Middle-High School and Tri Central Elementary, both part of the Tri-Central Community Schools district. While the middle-high school stands out for its high graduation rate and strong SAT performance, the elementary school demonstrates impressive ILEARN proficiency in certain subjects. However, both schools face socioeconomic challenges that may impact academic outcomes, and there are opportunities for improvement in areas like math proficiency and attendance.

Tri Central Middle-High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 93.1% and a diverse student population with 13.8% non-white students. The school also performs well on SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, with 47.46% of 11th graders proficient or better. In contrast, Tri Central Elementary stands out for its impressive ILEARN proficiency rates in English Language Arts (41.99% for all grades) and Math (38.12% for all grades), as well as high proficiency in 5th grade Social Studies (51.56%).

Both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with around 45% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, both schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, with Tri Central Elementary at 17.9% and Tri Central Middle-High School at 15.7%. While Tri Central Middle-High School spends more per student ($10,451) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (13:1) compared to Tri Central Elementary, both schools have room for improvement in math proficiency.