Summary:
The data set provides insights into 7 elementary schools located in Newark City, Ohio. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and operate within the Newark City school district. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with some schools like Hillview Elementary School and Cherry Valley Elementary School consistently outperforming their peers.
While Hillview and Cherry Valley have maintained strong rankings and test scores, other schools like John Clem Elementary School and Ben Franklin Elementary School struggle, with proficiency rates well below the state average. This disparity appears to be closely linked to the socioeconomic status of the student populations, as schools with higher rates of free and reduced-price lunch tend to have the lowest academic outcomes.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism rates are alarmingly high, ranging from 22.9% to 39.0%, which likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by these schools. Addressing attendance issues and ensuring more consistent, high-quality education across the Newark City elementary school district will be critical for improving student outcomes and providing equitable educational opportunities for all children in the community.
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