Summary:
The city of Norwood, Ohio is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this district serve a diverse student population, with a mix of racial backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses. While some schools in the Norwood City School District show strong performance in certain subject areas, the district as a whole is underperforming compared to other districts in Ohio, ranking 429 out of 839 and receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Norwood High School stands out with relatively high proficiency rates in subjects like American Government, Biology, and American History, but struggles with a low 4-year graduation rate of 76.7% and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 42%. In contrast, Norwood Middle School excels in Algebra I and 8th grade Science, but underperforms in 6th-8th grade Mathematics. The small, public Norwood Montessori School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.2% and a more racially diverse student population compared to the other elementary schools.
Across the district, there are concerns about equity, as schools with higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students tend to perform lower on various metrics compared to schools with more affluent and less diverse student populations. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at Norwood High School and Sharpsburg Elementary, are a significant concern and may be impacting student learning and achievement.
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