Summary:
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School is the sole school in the data set, serving grades 3-5 in Columbus, Ohio. The school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly African American student population, consistently low performance, and high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism.
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School has ranked in the bottom quarter of Ohio elementary schools for the past three years, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are well below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 32% of 5th graders proficient in science compared to the state average of 64%. The school's high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients (96.97%) indicates that its students face significant socioeconomic challenges, which can impact academic performance.
Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 22.7% is significantly higher than the state average, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement. While the school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.6, this has not translated into improved outcomes for its students. Addressing the school's low performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic disparities will be crucial for improving educational opportunities and ensuring equitable access to quality education for the students of Horizon Science Academy Elementary School in the Horizon Science Academy Elementary School district.
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