Summary:
The schools in the 46312 zip code of East Chicago, Indiana serve a predominantly minority student population, with 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school in the area. While the East Chicago Central High School has a higher 4-year graduation rate compared to the district average, the overall academic performance of the schools in this area is significantly below state averages, with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math.
One standout school in the area is the East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy, a public charter elementary/middle school that has the highest overall performance on ILEARN tests across grades, with 30.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 27.76% proficient or better in Math. In contrast, the East Chicago Lighthouse charter school has mixed performance, highlighting the need for careful oversight and support to ensure charter schools are effectively serving the community.
Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue across the schools in the 46312 zip code, with rates ranging from 20.5% to 40.9%, which likely contributes to the low academic performance. The high rates of poverty, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 77.39% to 100%, suggest that the schools in this area may be underfunded or not effectively allocating resources to support student learning. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes for the students in this community.
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