Summary:
The 43968 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Daw Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School) and 1 high school (Wellsville Junior Senior High). While the schools in this area generally struggle, with most performing below state averages, there are some bright spots, such as Daw Elementary's strong performance in 5th grade science and 3rd grade math.
The Wellsville Local School District, which encompasses all three schools, is ranked 600 out of 839 districts in Ohio and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, suggesting a systemic issue within the district that is contributing to the low performance. Additionally, the schools in this zip code have a very high percentage of white students, ranging from 78.24% to 84.67%, which may indicate potential equity issues. Addressing attendance challenges, particularly the high chronic absenteeism rates at Garfield Elementary and Wellsville Junior Senior High, should also be a priority for the district.
Despite the overall challenges, there are some strengths to highlight. Wellsville Junior Senior High has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and performs well on Biology end-of-course exams. Daw Elementary also stands out with its strong performance on 5th grade science tests, where 85.7% of students are proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average. Identifying and replicating the practices that lead to these successes could help improve overall academic performance across the district.
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