Summary:
East Palestine City in Ohio has only one middle school, East Palestine Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school has some positive metrics, such as a relatively high percentage of students proficient in 5th grade English Language Arts and Algebra I, it also struggles in several areas compared to state averages.
East Palestine Middle School has an enrollment of 273 students, with a racial makeup that is predominantly white at 93.77%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is significantly higher than the state average at 32.2%, which could be a contributing factor to its academic challenges. In terms of academic performance, the school underperforms the state average in math proficiency across all grade levels, and its science proficiency rates in 5th and 8th grade are also below the state average.
Despite the school's per-student spending of $9,206, which is not significantly lower than the state average, the inconsistent academic performance across grade levels and subject areas suggests the need for a more comprehensive school improvement plan. The school's lack of diversity and high chronic absenteeism rate are also areas of concern that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to address the underlying issues and improve the educational experience for all students at East Palestine City schools.
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