Summary:
The city of Jackson Center, Ohio is home to two schools - Jackson Center Elementary School and Jackson Center High School, both part of the Jackson Center Local district. The elementary school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Ohio and demonstrating exceptional student achievement on state assessments. In contrast, the high school, while also performing well, shows a decline in academic performance compared to the elementary level, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Jackson Center Elementary School is a standout, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 63rd out of 1,577 Ohio elementary schools. Over 90% of its students score proficient or better in math and science, far exceeding state averages. The school also has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 13%, well below the state average. However, the high school spends significantly more per student ($10,740) compared to the elementary school ($8,381), and has a much higher student-teacher ratio (45.2 vs. 20.1), indicating a potential imbalance in resource allocation between the two school levels.
The data also reveals a predominantly white student population in both schools, with 95.36% of elementary students and 98.23% of high school students identifying as white. This lack of diversity may be an area for the district to explore further. Overall, the insights suggest that while Jackson Center Elementary School is providing a strong educational foundation, the district may need to address the transition to high school and ensure equitable distribution of resources across all grade levels.
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