Summary:
The city of Galloway, Ohio is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area face a range of challenges, with performance and attendance issues at some campuses, while others show signs of stronger academic achievement.
Westland High School lags behind district and state averages on key test scores, particularly in Algebra I and Geometry. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 40.3%, suggesting issues with student engagement. In contrast, Darby Woods Elementary outperforms its peers, with relatively high test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 17.9%. Darby Woods also spends more per student at $9,936 compared to the other elementary school, Alton Hall Elementary, which has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 26.4%.
Across the district, the schools serve a high proportion of students from low-income families, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 53.91% at Alton Hall to 73.87% at Galloway Ridge Intermediate. This suggests that the Galloway community faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be contributing to the academic performance gaps observed. The South-Western City School District, which oversees these schools, is ranked 538 out of 839 in Ohio and rated 2 stars out of 5, indicating broader district-level challenges that may be impacting individual school performance.
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