Summary:
The city of Howard, Ohio is home to two schools: East Knox Elementary School and East Knox Junior/Senior High School, both part of the East Knox Local district. While East Knox Elementary appears to be a standout performer, the high school faces some challenges that warrant further attention.
East Knox Elementary School stands out with its strong academic performance, as students outperform state averages on Ohio state tests across multiple grade levels and subjects. For example, 84.4% of 5th graders were proficient or better in science, compared to 64% statewide. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 13.9%, below the state average. In contrast, East Knox Junior/Senior High School underperforms, with students scoring below state averages in several subjects and grade levels, such as just 36.6% proficient or better in 8th grade math compared to 46.3% statewide. The high school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 13.7%.
Both schools have a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 37.15% and 44.1% respectively. Additionally, the racial makeup of the schools is predominantly White, with East Knox Elementary at 91.3% and East Knox Junior/Senior High at 94.94%, which is not representative of the broader diversity in the state of Ohio. This lack of diversity could be a concern and may impact the educational experiences and perspectives of the student body. Overall, the data provides a mixed picture of the schools in Howard, Ohio, with the elementary school outperforming the high school, and both facing challenges related to attendance and demographic representation.
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