Summary:
IDEA Greater Cincinnati Inc is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in the IDEA Greater Cincinnati Inc district, with 493 students enrolled. The school's academic performance lags significantly behind state averages, with proficiency rates that are substantially lower than Ohio's benchmarks across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, only 30% of 8th graders at IDEA Greater Cincinnati Inc were proficient in math, compared to the state average of 46.3%.
Demographic factors may play a role in the school's underperformance, as the student population is predominantly African American (68.76%) and Hispanic (18.86%), with a relatively high percentage (31.03%) of economically disadvantaged students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, IDEA Greater Cincinnati Inc struggles with a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 68.7%, which is much higher than the state average and likely contributes to the low academic achievement.
To improve student outcomes, IDEA Greater Cincinnati Inc should focus on implementing more effective instructional strategies, providing additional support for struggling students, and addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate. Targeted interventions and support systems that take into account the unique demographic and socioeconomic factors of the student population may also be necessary to help the school better serve its community.
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