Summary:
The city of McDermott, Ohio is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Northwest Elementary School, Northwest High School, and Northwest Middle School. While the high school stands out with its strong academic performance and high state ranking, the middle and elementary schools in the Northwest Local district show more mixed results, with some areas of strength but also room for improvement.
Northwest High School is the district's standout, ranking in the top 26% of Ohio high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with over 80% proficiency in subjects like American Government, American History, and Biology. Additionally, the high school maintains a strong 96.1% 4-year graduation rate. In contrast, Northwest Middle School and Northwest Elementary School have lower state rankings, with the middle school placed in the bottom 50% of Ohio schools.
Across the district, the schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.8% at the elementary school to 37.7% at the middle school. Socioeconomic factors also play a role, with the middle school having the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 65.65%. Despite these challenges, the district allocates resources reasonably, with consistent spending per student and low student-teacher ratios. The district's schools also share a predominantly white student population, which may warrant further exploration of diversity and inclusion efforts.
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