Summary:
Zenith Academy West is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Zenith Academy West district in Columbus, Ohio. With a total enrollment of 142 students, the school has a predominantly African American student population (94.37%) and serves a high-need community.
Despite its small size, Zenith Academy West has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Ohio elementary schools over the past three school years, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science. The school's proficiency rates range from 0% to 60%, compared to state averages of 46.3% to 70.6%. This persistent academic underperformance suggests the school is struggling to effectively support student learning and growth.
Further analysis reveals that Zenith Academy West's resource allocation may be a contributing factor to its challenges, with lower per-student spending and a higher student-teacher ratio compared to the state average. Additionally, the school's predominantly African American student population highlights the need for equitable access to educational opportunities for students of color in the region. Targeted interventions and a closer examination of the school's resource utilization and instructional practices may be necessary to address these issues and improve student outcomes at Zenith Academy West.
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