Summary:
The city of Rootstown, Ohio is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 alternative school. The standout school in the area is the Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School, an alternative school that significantly outperforms the other Rootstown schools and the state average on academic metrics.
The Rootstown Local district schools, which include Rootstown Elementary School, Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School, and Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School, generally perform around the state average on test scores. However, the Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School stands out with exceptional test scores, a very high 98.6% graduation rate, and a low percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, indicating a higher socioeconomic status.
While the Rootstown schools have similar spending per student, the Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School's strong performance suggests factors beyond just funding, such as selective admissions, curriculum, and school culture, contribute to its academic success. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates, especially at the Bio-Med School, could be an opportunity for improvement across the district.
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