Summary:
The 43201 zip code area in Columbus, Ohio is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary/middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area face significant challenges, with stark differences in academic performance and concerning rates of chronic absenteeism.
The standout school in the area is Columbus Performance Academy, an elementary/middle school that outperforms the other schools in the data set with the highest proficiency rates in math and English language arts. However, the school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 74.7%. In contrast, Graham Elementary and Middle School and YB Columbus Community School are the lowest-performing schools, with proficiency rates well below state averages and chronic absenteeism rates as high as 98.9%.
The data suggests potential inequities in resource allocation, as the higher-performing Columbus Performance Academy has a higher per-student spending compared to the lower-performing schools. Additionally, the challenges faced by alternative and charter schools, such as Westwood Preparatory Academy and YB Columbus Community School, are evident in their low performance and graduation rates. Addressing the educational challenges in this area will likely require a more holistic approach, considering factors such as student attendance, resource allocation, and the unique needs of different school models.
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