Summary:
The city of Maple Heights, Ohio, is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a predominantly African American student population and face significant challenges, with consistently low performance across multiple metrics compared to state averages.
The Maple Heights High School and the Ohio College Preparatory School stand out as the lowest-performing schools in the area, with 1 out of 5 stars in the statewide ranking and rating. These schools also have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 52.8% to 70.8%, which is a major concern. Additionally, the schools in Maple Heights generally have lower proficiency rates on the Ohio State Tests compared to the state averages, particularly in subjects like Geometry, Algebra I, and Science.
Despite the consistent spending per student across the schools, ranging from $7,648 to $8,923, the data suggests that resource allocation may not be the primary driver of the low performance. Other factors, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may be more influential. The Ohio College Preparatory School stands out with a significantly lower student-teacher ratio of 11.8, which could be an area to explore for potential improvements in student outcomes. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the schools in the Maple Heights City and Ohio College Preparatory School districts, and addressing the systemic challenges and disparities should be a priority for the community.
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