Summary:
The 46403 zip code area in Indiana is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school - that serve a predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population. While the schools face significant challenges, with test scores well below state averages, Banneker Elementary at Marquette stands out as the highest performing school in the area, with relatively higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the other schools.
The data reveals persistent underperformance across all three schools, with test scores in English Language Arts and Math on the ILEARN assessments falling far short of state averages. Chronic absenteeism rates are alarmingly high, ranging from 36.5% to 81.0%, indicating significant barriers to regular school attendance. Funding disparities are also evident, with per-student spending ranging from $9,995 at Charter School of the Dunes to $18,213 at Gary Middle School.
Despite the overall challenges, the data suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies employed by the more successful schools, such as Banneker Elementary at Marquette, and apply them across the Gary Community School Corp and Charter School of the Dunes districts. Addressing the systemic issues that contribute to the persistent underperformance in this community will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and implement effective interventions.
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