Summary:
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. The school's student population is predominantly African American (63.75%), with a high percentage (74.92%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the community.
Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15:1, Graham Elementary and Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 15-20% of Ohio elementary schools over the past three school years, with a ranking of 1339 out of 1577 schools in the most recent year (2023-2024). The school's test scores are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 31.7% of 8th-grade students proficient in Mathematics compared to the state average of 46.3%. Additionally, the school faces a concerning issue of high chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 54.8% for the 2023-2024 school year.
The data suggests that Graham Elementary and Middle School is struggling to provide a high-quality education for its students, particularly in core academic areas. Addressing the root causes of the school's poor performance, such as chronic absenteeism, low academic achievement, and economic disadvantage, will likely require a multi-faceted approach involving targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the broader community.
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