Summary:
The city of Fayette, Ohio is home to two schools - Fayette Elementary School and Fayette Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Fayette Local district. While the elementary school excels in mathematics, the junior/senior high school stands out for its high graduation rate, though it faces challenges with chronic absenteeism and serves a more economically disadvantaged population.
Fayette Elementary School has consistently outperformed the state average in 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade mathematics, with proficiency rates as high as 85.7% in 2023-2024. This strong performance in a core subject area suggests the school's focus and success in mathematics education. In contrast, Fayette Junior/Senior High School stands out for its high four-year graduation rate of 88.2%, which exceeds the state average, indicating the school's effectiveness in supporting students to complete their high school education.
However, the data also reveals disparities between the two schools. Fayette Junior/Senior High School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, compared to 9.4% at Fayette Elementary School. Additionally, the junior/senior high school serves a more economically disadvantaged population, with 97.87% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, while the elementary school's rate is undisclosed. This socioeconomic difference may contribute to the higher spending per student at the junior/senior high school, which could be necessary to provide additional resources and support for the students.
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