Summary:
The city of Mount Gilead, Ohio is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school. The schools in this area include Park Avenue Elementary School, Mt Gilead High School, and Mt Gilead Middle School, all part of the Mount Gilead Exempted Village district.
Among the standout schools in Mount Gilead, Mt Gilead High School shines with a 4-star rating and impressive performance on state tests, with over 70% proficiency in subjects like American Government, American History, and Biology. Mt Gilead Middle School also excels, ranking 415 out of 1,046 Ohio middle schools and achieving 100% proficiency on Algebra I end-of-course exams, significantly higher than the district and state averages.
While the schools generally perform below the state averages on Ohio state tests, they face challenges such as high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.6% at Park Avenue Elementary School to 24.8% at Mt Gilead High School. Additionally, a significant proportion of students in these schools receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the need to address socioeconomic factors that may impact academic performance.
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