Summary:
The city of Struthers, Ohio is home to three public schools serving grades K-12: Struthers Elementary School, Struthers Middle School, and Struthers High School. While the Struthers City school district faces some significant challenges, there are also bright spots that could be leveraged to drive broader improvements.
Struthers High School stands out as the strongest performer, ranking 488 out of 864 Ohio high schools and maintaining a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 95.1%. The school also performs well on certain state assessments, such as American History and American Government. In contrast, Struthers Elementary School's proficiency rates on 3rd and 4th grade state assessments in Math and English Language Arts are generally below the Struthers City and Ohio averages. Struthers Middle School, however, shines with a 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I end-of-course exam, significantly outperforming the district and state.
Across the district, there are concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at the secondary level, and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with over 70% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. These socioeconomic challenges may be impacting student learning and achievement, and addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism could be a crucial step in improving overall academic performance. While the data reveals areas of underperformance, it also highlights pockets of success that could be leveraged to drive broader improvements in the Struthers school district.
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