The top reported proficiency rate is 80% in Math. The lowest is 62% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Sharon Elementary School
Sharon Elementary School, a regular public school in Newburgh, Indiana, serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Warrick County School Corp. It is one of four elementary schools feeding into Castle North and Castle South middle schools and eventually Castle High School. The school sits within a community that is itself a small, predominantly residential suburb of Evansville, with a historic downtown along the Ohio River that offers specialty shops, restaurants, and a walkable core. Many residents commute to Evansville for work, and the town’s housing market reflects its desirability as a bedroom community, with home values and rents that sit above the state median. The school’s own campus is located outside the historic downtown, on Sharon Road, in a setting typical of suburban strip development.
Academically, Sharon Elementary posts strong results on the Indiana ILEARN assessments. In both math and English language arts, the proportion of students scoring proficient or above is well above the state average; math performance is especially high. Science and social studies results, while a bit lower than the math and ELA figures, still reflect strong achievement for an elementary school. Student participation rates on the tests were very high, which adds confidence to the scores. The school does not serve grades that have a graduation rate, so that statistic is not applicable. There is no multi-year trend data available, so it is not possible to say whether these results are improving or slipping over time.
The student body is comparatively homogeneous. A very small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a marker of relatively high household income in the attendance zone. Racially, the school is predominantly white, with Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students each making up smaller but noticeable shares. Data on students receiving special education services or English learner supports was not available in the profile, which is a gap a parent may want to explore further with the school directly. The discipline and attendance data were also absent from the available records, so the school’s handling of those areas is not part of this account.
The community of Newburgh itself is compact and walkable in its downtown core, with a riverfront trail, seasonal festivals, and a historic district listed on the National Register. The town’s growth as a bedroom suburb occurred largely in the 1960s and 1970s, and more recent development focus has been on infill and preservation rather than annexation. For families living in Newburgh, the school is one of several elementary options within the same district; feeder patterns are clearly defined, so knowing which elementary zone a home falls in matters. The district as a whole did not have any recent parent-relevant changes publicly reported, such as boundary shifts, referendums, or curriculum overhauls, so the operational context appears stable for now.
For a parent or resident evaluating Sharon Elementary, the picture is one of a well-performing, low-poverty school in a stable, established suburb. The academic results are a clear strength, and the student environment is likely orderly and supported given the economic context. The main considerations are the limited economic and racial diversity of the student body and the absence of some data on special populations and discipline. Families who prioritize strong test performance, a cohesive suburban setting, and a school that feeds into a well-regarded high school system will find a good fit here. Those who want more information on how the school serves students with disabilities or English learners may need to reach out directly.
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