Alliance City

The Alliance City school district in Ohio consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district faces challenges in academic performance, with most schools scoring below state averages, there are some bright spots worth highlighting.

The standout school in the district is Alliance Middle School, which has the highest statewide ranking and an impressive 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I, significantly outperforming the district and state. Another strong performer is Alliance Intermediate School @ Northside, an elementary school with relatively strong performance on 5th-grade science and English language arts tests. However, the district as a whole struggles with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.7% to 41.5%, which likely contribute to the overall academic challenges.

Funding disparities may also play a role, with per-student spending ranging from $7,669 at Alliance Middle School to $10,157 at Alliance Early Learning School. The district's racial diversity also varies, with Alliance High School being the least diverse at 71.53% white students, while the elementary schools are more diverse. Overall, the data suggests opportunities for the district to learn from its successes, such as the Algebra I performance at Alliance Middle School, and address its challenges to improve academic outcomes for all students.