Summary:
The city of Saint Bernard, Ohio is home to two schools: St Bernard-Elmwood Place Junior/Senior High School and St Bernard-Elmwood Place Elementary School. These schools serve a diverse student population, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, but face persistent challenges in academic performance.
Both schools have a relatively diverse student body, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, and other racial/ethnic groups. However, they also have high poverty rates, with over 74% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the schools' academic struggles, as evidenced by their below-average proficiency rates on state tests, particularly in math and science. The high schools also have a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 46%, which is likely a key driver of the low performance.
Despite the challenges, the schools have reasonable funding and resources, with per-student spending close to the state average and student-teacher ratios that are not excessively high. However, the schools have consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Ohio schools by SchoolDigger, with 2-star ratings, indicating long-standing issues. Addressing the root causes of low performance, such as chronic absenteeism and racial achievement gaps, will be crucial for these St Bernard-Elmwood Place City schools to improve student outcomes.
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