Summary:
The 43235 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, spread across two different school districts - Worthington City and Columbus City Schools District. The data reveals a stark divide in academic performance, with the Worthington City schools consistently outperforming the state and district averages, while the lone Columbus City school, Gables Elementary, struggles to meet state standards.
Among the standout schools in the area are Worthington Kilbourne High School, which ranks among the top high schools in Ohio, and the top-performing elementary schools Bluffsview Elementary and Worthington Hills Elementary. These schools boast exceptional test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and high graduation rates. In contrast, Gables Elementary struggles with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages.
The schools in the 43235 zip code also exhibit a range of racial diversity and socioeconomic factors, with free/reduced lunch rates varying from as low as 3.2% at Worthington Hills Elementary to nearly 50% at Daniel Wright Elementary. However, there does not appear to be a clear correlation between per-student spending and academic outcomes, as some of the highest-performing schools have relatively lower spending compared to others in the area.
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