Best Public Schools in Zip Code 47042


Summary:

The 47042 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the South Ripley Community School Corporation district. While the middle school, South Ripley Junior High School, stands out as a strong performer, the high school, South Ripley High School, has seen a concerning decline in its academic performance over the past few years.

South Ripley Junior High School is the clear standout, consistently ranking among the top 30-67 middle schools in Indiana and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's ILEARN test scores in both English Language Arts and Math are significantly higher than the district and state averages, indicating a high-quality education for its students. In contrast, South Ripley High School has seen its statewide ranking drop from 149 to 288 over the past 3 years and is currently rated just 2 out of 5 stars, with SAT scores well below the district and state averages.

Across the district, the schools have relatively high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 55.6% to 59.88%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Chronic absenteeism rates also vary widely, from 12.0% at the elementary school, South Ripley Elementary School, to 31.9% at the high school, suggesting potential issues with student engagement and attendance that may need to be addressed.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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