Summary:
The 47304 zip code area of Muncie, Indiana is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of performance, with North View Elementary and West View Elementary outperforming the Muncie Community Schools district and the state of Indiana in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, while Northside Middle School and the Youth Opportunity Center struggle with significantly lower proficiency rates.
The two standout elementary schools, North View and West View, have relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the other schools in the area. North View, in particular, excels with the highest percentage of students proficient or better in ILEARN tests. In contrast, Northside Middle School has the lowest proficiency rates and the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 43.5%. The alternative school, Youth Opportunity Center, has extremely low proficiency rates, with 0% of students proficient or better in Math and only 3.45% in English Language Arts.
The schools in the 47304 zip code serve a predominantly low-income student population, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the academic performance of these schools. Understanding these differences can help inform targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for all students in the area.
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