Summary:
The city of Jamestown, Ohio is home to three public schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Greeneview Middle School, Greeneview Elementary School, and Greeneview High School. Among these schools, Greeneview Middle School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Ohio middle schools and boasting strong test scores well above state averages. In contrast, Greeneview High School appears to be the weakest link in the Greeneview Local district, with lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower state rankings compared to the middle and elementary schools.
The data reveals that Greeneview Middle School has a diverse student population, with over 5% of students identifying as non-white, while the other schools in the district have a more homogeneous student body. Additionally, the middle school's chronic absenteeism rate of 16.9% is significantly lower than the high school's rate of 24.8%, suggesting that attendance issues may become more prevalent as students progress through the district.
Despite the consistent spending of around $9,000 per student across all three schools, the performance gap between the middle school and high school indicates that factors beyond funding, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school leadership, may be more influential in driving student outcomes. The data highlights the need for the Greeneview Local district to further investigate the factors contributing to the high school's lower performance and implement targeted improvement efforts to ensure all students in Jamestown receive a high-quality education.
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