Summary:
The city of Kettering, Ohio is home to 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools within the Kettering City School District, with the Dayton Regional STEM School and top elementary schools like Prass Elementary School and Orchard Park Elementary School standing out as exceptional performers.
The Dayton Regional STEM School ranks among the top 12 high schools in Ohio, with exceptional test scores, a 100% four-year graduation rate, and very low chronic absenteeism. The top-performing elementary schools have consistently high test scores, with over 80% proficiency in many subjects, compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Greenmont Elementary School, tend to have significantly lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic performance.
Overall, the Kettering City School District performs well above the state average on most metrics, indicating a strong-performing district. However, the data highlights the importance of addressing disparities in academic achievement and identifying strategies to support the lower-performing schools within the district.
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