Summary:
The city of Trotwood, Ohio is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. While the district faces significant challenges, with test scores and graduation rates well below state averages, a few schools stand out as bright spots in the area.
Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy, a public charter elementary/middle school, boasts some of the highest test scores in the district, particularly in mathematics, with 62.1% of 3rd graders proficient or better, compared to the state average of 62.1%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.8. In contrast, Madison Park Elementary has slightly higher test scores than the district average, with 39.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 39.9% and the state average of 64.5%. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% compared to the district.
Overall, the Trotwood-Madison City school district faces significant challenges, with test scores and graduation rates well below state averages. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with rates ranging from 22.8% at the alternative school to 58.1% at the high school, well above the state average. The district's racial makeup is predominantly African American, ranging from 80-90% across the different schools, highlighting the need for equitable access to quality education. While funding per student is relatively high, the data suggests that other factors, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and student/family engagement, may be more influential in driving academic outcomes in this district.
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