Newton Falls Exempted Village

The Newton Falls Exempted Village school district in Ohio consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district faces some academic challenges, with its schools generally underperforming the state averages on Ohio state assessments, particularly in math and English language arts.

However, the Newton Falls High School stands out as a relative success, with a high 4-year graduation rate of 94.7% and outperforming the state average on several end-of-course exams. Similarly, the Newton Falls Middle School performs above the district and state averages on 4th and 5th-grade math and English language arts tests, as well as having a relatively high 5th-grade science proficiency rate.

The district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 88.42% at the high school to 97.79% at the middle school. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates are a concern, ranging from 32.2% at the elementary school to 52.2% at the high school. The district's resource allocation also varies, with differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools, which may indicate potential inequities.