Summary:
The city of Indian Head, Maryland is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Charles County Public Schools district. While the schools serve a diverse student population, the data reveals a concerning trend of underperformance, particularly at the high school and one of the elementary schools.
Henry E. Lackey High School stands out as the largest school with over 1,000 students, but it has the lowest statewide ranking and significantly below-average test scores, with only 36.4% of 10th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 55.3%. Similarly, Indian Head Elementary School has the lowest statewide ranking and just 23% of students proficient in English Language Arts, far below the state average of 48.4%. These low-performing schools also have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.
In contrast, the middle schools in Indian Head show some brighter spots, particularly Matthew Henson Middle School, which has a higher percentage of students proficient in Algebra I compared to the district and state averages. This suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from the middle schools' practices and apply them to the other grade levels. However, the variation in spending per student across the schools raises questions about potential funding disparities that could be contributing to the differences in academic performance.
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