Elementary Schools in Reading Community City

The Reading Community City district in Ohio has only one elementary school, Reading Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 351 students. While the school has a diverse student population, its academic performance has declined in recent years, with proficiency rates falling below state averages in most subjects. Additionally, the school faces a significant challenge with high chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 25.0% in 2023-2024, well above the state average.

Reading Elementary School's performance on Ohio State Tests has been mixed compared to state averages. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were below the state average in most subjects, including Science (41.2% vs. 64% state), Math (ranging from 39.8% to 61.7% vs. 50.1% to 67.2% state), and English Language Arts (ranging from 47.2% to 57.7% vs. 55.2% to 70.6% state). The school's overall statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 791 out of 1,676 Ohio elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,023 out of 1,577 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school's diverse student population is a positive aspect, the data does not provide information on how the school is supporting the needs of its diverse student body and ensuring equitable educational opportunities. Addressing the root causes of the school's declining academic performance and high chronic absenteeism should be a priority for the school and district, and additional context on the school's improvement plans and community engagement efforts would be helpful in gaining a more comprehensive understanding of the school's challenges and opportunities for improvement.