Summary:
The 44304 zip code area in Ohio is home to two struggling schools, Edge Learning, an elementary school, and Akros Middle School, both of which are performing significantly below state averages on academic assessments and facing high rates of chronic absenteeism.
Neither school can be considered a standout, as both Edge Learning and Akros Middle School have proficiency rates that are well below the state averages in math, English language arts, and science. For example, in 5th grade science, Edge Learning had a 10.8% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 64%, while in 8th grade science, Akros Middle School had a 24.1% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 62.1%. Additionally, both schools have extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, with Edge Learning at 50.2% and Akros Middle School at 52.9%, significantly higher than the state average.
The data also reveals that these schools serve predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student populations, raising concerns about educational equity and the opportunity gap faced by these students. The persistent underperformance and high chronic absenteeism rates suggest that the schools are facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to their students, which may be related to factors such as resource constraints, staffing issues, or broader community-level challenges. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that addresses both academic and non-academic barriers to student success.
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