Van Wert City

The Van Wert City school district in Ohio consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of strengths and areas for improvement across the district, with Van Wert Elementary School standing out for its consistently high test scores and relatively low chronic absenteeism, while Van Wert High School impresses with a strong 96% four-year graduation rate but struggles with lower proficiency rates in certain subjects.

Academically, Van Wert Elementary School outperforms the state average in most subjects and grade levels, while the middle and high schools face challenges, suggesting potential issues in the transition between school levels. Chronic absenteeism is a concern across the district, ranging from 12.8% at the Van Wert Early Childhood Center to 26.3% at Van Wert High School. Additionally, the high percentage of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.39% to 79.09%, indicates significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the community, which may contribute to the academic performance gaps and high absenteeism rates.

Overall, the Van Wert City school district has room for improvement, with the need to address the academic challenges at the middle and high school levels, as well as the high chronic absenteeism rates and socioeconomic factors impacting student outcomes. The strong performance of Van Wert Elementary School is a positive, but the district must work to raise the overall quality of education across all grade levels.