Summary:
The city of Union City, Ohio is home to two schools - Mississinawa Valley Elementary School and Mississinawa Valley Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Mississinawa Valley Local district. While the elementary school is a standout performer, the high school faces more significant challenges.
Mississinawa Valley Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 30% of Ohio elementary schools, with strong student academic performance exceeding state averages across multiple grade levels and subjects. The school has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.2%. In contrast, Mississinawa Valley Junior/Senior High School has a lower 2-star rating and ranks in the bottom 40% of Ohio high schools, struggling with lower proficiency rates on state tests, particularly in subjects like American Government and Geometry.
Both schools have relatively high spending per student, with the elementary school spending $10,438 per student and the high school spending $10,742. The elementary school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.6, compared to 14.2 at the high school. However, the elementary school has a very high percentage of students (99.05%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population and potential funding challenges for the district.
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