Summary:
The 44104 zip code area of Cleveland, Ohio is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. While the schools in this area face significant challenges, one standout institution, Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy (CASSA), demonstrates that high-quality education is possible in this community.
CASSA, a public charter elementary school, stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger and proficiency rates well above the Cleveland Municipal and Ohio state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In contrast, the other schools in the 44104 zip code, such as East Technical High School and Anton Grdina, struggle academically, with low test scores and high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 33.7% at CASSA to 80.3% at East Technical High School.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student outcomes and resource allocation within the 44104 zip code. While Dike School of Arts shows relatively strong performance compared to the district and state averages, the majority of schools in the area face an uphill battle, with racial homogeneity, low graduation rates, and varying levels of per-student spending and student-teacher ratios that do not directly correlate with academic achievement. Addressing these systemic challenges will be crucial in ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students in the 44104 zip code.
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