Summary:
The Finneytown Local district has only one elementary school, Finneytown Elementary, which serves grades K-6 with an enrollment of 623 students. While the school has a diverse student population, its academic performance lags behind state averages, particularly in mathematics. Finneytown Elementary also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism and a significant portion of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating economic disadvantages.
Academically, Finneytown Elementary's proficiency rates on Ohio state tests are generally lower than the state averages, with 5th grade math proficiency at 22.5% compared to the state average of 57.4%. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are closer to the state averages, but still lag behind in some grade levels, such as 6th grade ELA at 40.3% versus the state average of 55.2%. Science proficiency for 5th graders was also significantly lower at 37.3%, compared to the state average of 64%.
The school's challenges extend beyond academics, with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 24.7% and a significant portion (61.32%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. These factors suggest that Finneytown Elementary serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, which may contribute to the school's lower academic performance. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 1179 out of 1596 Ohio elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1195 out of 1577 in 2023-2024, indicating a decline in performance relative to other schools in the state.
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