Summary:
The 44004 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools, which are part of the Ashtabula Area City and Buckeye Local school districts. While the district as a whole struggles, with the Ashtabula Area City district ranking 657 out of 839 districts in Ohio, there are some standout schools in the area.
Edgewood High School stands out with the highest state-wide ranking among the schools, ranking 381 out of 864 Ohio high schools and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It also has the highest graduation rate at 91.8% and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 36%. Wallace H Braden Middle School also impresses with the highest proficiency rates on state tests, with 80.8% of 8th graders proficient in Science, 64.2% of 7th graders proficient in English Language Arts, and 86.2% of students proficient in Algebra I. Ridgeview Elementary School stands out with strong performance on state tests and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 26.2%.
However, the data also reveals significant challenges, with chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 26.2% at Ridgeview Elementary to 51.9% at Lakeside High School. Additionally, the Ashtabula Area City district as a whole struggles, with potential equity concerns as higher-poverty schools generally perform worse on state tests and other metrics compared to their more affluent counterparts. While there are bright spots, the data suggests the need for further analysis and targeted interventions to address the disparities and improve outcomes for all students in the 44004 zip code area.
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