Summary:
The city of Paulding, Ohio is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school: Paulding Elementary School, Paulding High School, and Paulding Middle School. These schools, part of the Paulding Exempted Village district, demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement.
Paulding Middle School stands out as a high-performing school, particularly in Mathematics and Algebra I, where students significantly outperform district and state averages. In contrast, Paulding High School struggles with proficiency rates, especially in Geometry and English II. Paulding Elementary School excels in English Language Arts and Science, but lags behind in Mathematics.
Across the district, there are notable differences in per-student spending, with Paulding Middle School spending significantly less than the other two schools. Additionally, Paulding High School has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, suggesting a need to address socioeconomic challenges and their potential impact on student performance. Overall, the district-level performance indicates room for improvement, and a comprehensive review of teaching practices, resource allocation, and strategies to support student success could benefit the schools in Paulding, Ohio.
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