Summary:
The 49045 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school), and no middle schools. While the schools serve a diverse student population, there are stark differences in academic performance, with Davis Elementary School outperforming Decatur Junior Senior High School on key metrics.
Davis Elementary School stands out with relatively strong academic performance, with over 50% of 4th and 5th graders proficient or better in ELA and Math, and a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 28.5%. In contrast, Decatur Junior Senior High School has significantly lower test scores, with only 35% of 6th graders and 24.1% of 7th graders proficient or better in ELA, and 13.3% of 6th graders and 20.8% of 7th graders proficient or better in Math. The high school also has a high dropout rate of 8.8% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 34.7%.
The virtual Volinia Outcome Base School stands out for its high four-year graduation rate of 91.6%, which is higher than the 82.2% rate at Decatur Junior Senior High School. However, it also has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 72.5%, suggesting that virtual learning environments may present unique challenges in engaging and retaining students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support systems to address the academic performance and student engagement issues faced by the schools in the Decatur Public Schools and Marcellus Community Schools districts.
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