Summary:
The city of West Carrollton, Ohio is home to 5 schools serving students from early childhood through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this West Carrollton City district display a range of academic performance, with some standout schools like Harry Russell Elementary outperforming state averages in 4th-grade math, while others like West Carrollton High School lag behind in certain subjects.
Harry Russell Elementary stands out as the highest-spending school at $10,154 per student, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance, including 76.2% of students proficient or better in 4th-grade math compared to 67.2% statewide. Meanwhile, West Carrollton Middle School achieves a remarkable 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I, significantly outpacing the district and state. However, the high school struggles with a concerning 36.3% chronic absenteeism rate, much higher than the elementary and middle schools.
Across the district, there is a wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, from 44.66% at the West Carrollton Early Childhood Center to 69.23% at Harry Russell Elementary, reflecting the socioeconomic diversity of the student population. The data suggests a potential correlation between higher per-student spending and better academic outcomes, which the district may want to consider as it allocates resources to support student success and address the unique needs of its diverse learners.
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