Summary:
The sole school in the 43771 zip code is Philo Junior High School, a public middle school serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 397 students. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 95.72% of students identifying as white. Academically, Philo Junior High School's performance is mixed, with strong results in Algebra I but lower-than-average proficiency rates in 8th-grade mathematics and English Language Arts compared to state and district averages.
Philo Junior High School faces some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.8% and a relatively high percentage of students (42.32%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage. However, the school's strong Algebra I performance suggests it may have effective strategies for supporting students in advanced mathematics courses.
Overall, while Philo Junior High School has some areas for improvement, particularly in addressing its academic performance challenges and high chronic absenteeism, the school also demonstrates pockets of strength, such as its Algebra I program. As part of the Franklin Local district, Philo Junior High School serves a predominantly white, economically disadvantaged community and may need to focus on addressing the unique needs of its student population.
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