Summary:
The Barberton City school district in Ohio consists of 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district faces challenges with high poverty rates, chronic absenteeism, and uneven academic performance across schools and grade levels, but also has some bright spots, such as strong performance on certain state tests at the Barberton High School and Barberton Middle School.
The Barberton High School stands out for its relatively high performance on state tests, with proficiency rates above the Barberton City and state averages in several subjects, though it also has a concerning high chronic absenteeism rate of 38.7%. The Barberton Middle School impresses with its 94.4% proficiency on the Algebra I end-of-course exam, far exceeding the district and state averages, as well as strong English Language Arts performance, but also struggles with high chronic absenteeism.
The Barberton Intermediate School stands out for its strong 4th-grade mathematics proficiency and English Language Arts performance in 4th and 5th grades, though it still has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 29.0%. Overall, the Barberton City schools face significant challenges, but there are pockets of strength that the district can build upon to improve educational outcomes for its diverse student population.
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