Summary:
The 44301 zip code area of Akron, Ohio is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools are part of the Akron City school district, which is ranked 606 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in this area, Voris Community Learning Center stands out with the highest performance on state tests, with 55-60% of students proficient or better in math and English language arts. It also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 26.6% and a relatively high 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. McEbright Community Learning Center also performs well, with the highest 5th grade science proficiency at 44.7%, significantly above the Akron City and Ohio averages. In contrast, Akron Career Technical High School has a low overall performance but stands out for having a 50% 4-year graduation rate, much higher than the 0% rate at Akron Alternative Academy.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the schools, with chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 26.6% to 91.2% and proficiency rates on state tests varying widely. While some schools, like Voris and McEbright, outperform the Akron City and Ohio averages, others, such as Garfield Community Learning Center, Main Preparatory Academy, and Akron Alternative Academy, struggle with single-digit proficiency rates. The data also suggests that simply increasing funding may not be enough to drive improvements, as there is no clear link between per-student spending and academic performance.
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