Summary:
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield district, located in Columbus, Ohio. With a total enrollment of 277 students, the school has a majority African American student population (61.01%) and faces significant challenges in academic performance and attendance.
Academically, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield struggles, with proficiency rates on state tests well below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 5th grade science, the school's proficiency rate is 39.1% compared to the state average of 64%. Additionally, the school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 61.9%, which is significantly higher than the state average and likely contributes to the low academic performance.
The school's challenges are further reflected in its declining statewide ranking, dropping from 1164 out of 1588 Ohio elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 1047 out of 1577 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. These factors suggest that the students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield are not receiving the quality of education needed to achieve academic success, and the school faces significant challenges in addressing the racial disparities and improving student outcomes.
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