Summary:
The Northridge Local district in Ohio operates three schools: Northridge Elementary School, Northridge High School, and Northridge Middle School. Unfortunately, the data shows that all three schools are performing well below state averages across a range of key metrics, with no clear standout schools in the district.
Proficiency rates on state assessments are extremely low, often 20-30 percentage points below the state average. For example, only 12.5% of 5th graders at Northridge Elementary were proficient in math, compared to the state average of 57.4%. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, with rates ranging from 43-60% across the three schools. This contrasts with the relatively strong 96.5% 4-year graduation rate at Northridge High School, suggesting a disconnect between graduation standards and academic outcomes.
Despite serving a diverse student population, the Northridge Local district is struggling to provide a high-quality education to all students. With spending per student in line with state averages, the focus should be on how resources are being utilized and what instructional strategies are in place to address the systemic challenges facing the district. Significant improvements are needed to bring these schools up to par with state performance levels.
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