Summary:
The city of Wellston, Ohio is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district faces some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, there are also some standout performers that are worth highlighting.
Wellston Middle School emerges as the strongest school in the district, ranking 515 out of 1,046 Ohio middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts relatively strong test scores, with 8th grade science proficiency at 66.7% and 8th grade math proficiency at 57.6%, both exceeding the state averages. In contrast, Wellston Intermediate School ranks lower overall but stands out for its impressive 3rd grade math proficiency of 75.9%, well above the state average of 62.1%.
While the district's graduation rate at Wellston High School is a positive at 92%, the schools in Wellston struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.8% at Wellston Intermediate to 34.6% at Bundy Elementary. Additionally, the student population across the Wellston City district is remarkably homogeneous, with over 96% of students identifying as white. Addressing these challenges, while leveraging the available resources, could be key to driving better outcomes for the students in Wellston.
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