Summary:
The 44074 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, serving students across the Firelands Local and Oberlin City school districts. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance, with Firelands Elementary School and Firelands High School consistently outperforming the state and district averages on state tests, while Oberlin Elementary School and Oberlin High School struggle to meet those benchmarks, particularly in Math and English Language Arts.
The data suggests that factors such as socioeconomic status, funding, and overall school quality may be contributing to the disparities in academic performance. Firelands Elementary School and Firelands High School are among the top-performing schools in the state, with 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger, while the Oberlin schools are ranked lower, with 2-star ratings. Additionally, the data highlights the issue of chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 13.2% at Firelands Elementary School to 24.2% at Oberlin High School.
Despite the Oberlin district's overall lower rankings, Langston Middle School stands out with strong academic performance, particularly on end-of-course exams, suggesting that individual schools within a district can have unique strengths and challenges. The data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in the 44074 zip code, highlighting the need to address educational inequities and improve student outcomes across the region.
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