Graham Elementary and Middle School

Graham Elementary and Middle School is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in the Graham Elementary and Middle School District, which is ranked 663 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a total enrollment of 331 students, the school faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population that is predominantly African American (63.75%) and from low-income households (74.92% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch).

Academically, Graham Elementary and Middle School struggles, with state test scores well below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from just 6.8% (6th grade) to 31.7% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 50.1% to 62.1%. The school's performance in English Language Arts and Science is also significantly below the state averages.

The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 54.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is more than double the state average, is a major concern and may be contributing to the low academic performance. Additionally, the school's relatively low spending per student of $7,187 for the 2018-2019 school year, which is below the state average, suggests that the school may be operating with limited resources, further exacerbating the challenges it faces in providing a high-quality education to its students.