Summary:
The city of West Portsmouth, Ohio is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Portsmouth West Elementary School, Portsmouth West Middle School, and Portsmouth West High School. These schools, part of the Washington-Nile Local district, face significant challenges, with consistently below-average performance compared to state standards.
While Portsmouth West Elementary School stands out for its relatively high math proficiency rates, the other schools struggle to meet state averages. Portsmouth West Middle School performs well in 8th grade science and math, but the high schools lags behind. Across the district, attendance is a major issue, with chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 30.9% to 33.1%.
The schools in West Portsmouth serve predominantly white student populations, with little racial diversity. Spending per student varies, from $7,941 at the middle school to $10,042 at the high school, which may contribute to the observed performance disparities. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in this area require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and address the significant challenges they face.
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