Summary:
The city of Galion, Ohio is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area show a noticeable performance gap, with Northmor Elementary School and Northmor High School consistently outperforming the Galion City schools in areas like test scores, graduation rates, and academic rankings.
The Northmor schools, which are part of the Northmor Local district, stand out for their strong academic performance. Northmor Elementary has 65-75% proficiency in math and English, while Northmor High boasts 76-90% proficiency in key subjects. In contrast, the Galion Middle School has lower overall performance, despite standout results in certain exams like Biology and Algebra I.
The data suggests that factors like higher poverty rates and chronic absenteeism may be impacting the academic outcomes at the Galion City schools. While spending per student does not appear to directly correlate with performance, the Northmor schools' stronger feeder patterns and more advantaged student populations likely contribute to their academic success. Further investigation into the root causes of these disparities could help identify opportunities for improvement across the Galion school district.
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