Elementary Schools in Shadyside Local

The Shadyside Local school district in Ohio is home to two elementary schools: Jefferson Ave Elementary School and Leona Ave Middle School. While both schools perform reasonably well, Leona Ave Middle School stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Leona Ave Middle School's academic excellence is evident in its students' exceptional performance on Ohio State Tests, with 91.5% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science and 100% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding state averages. The school's lower student-teacher ratio of 13.4 compared to 19.3 at Jefferson Ave Elementary may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. In contrast, while Jefferson Ave Elementary also performs well, it does not stand out as strongly as Leona Ave Middle School.

The data also reveals some notable differences between the two schools. Leona Ave Middle School serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with 60.11% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 37.84% at Jefferson Ave Elementary. Additionally, Leona Ave Middle School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 17.4%, suggesting attendance and engagement may be areas for the district to address. The racial homogeneity of both schools, with over 95% of students identifying as white, is another factor that the district may want to consider.