Summary:
The 44307 zip code area in Akron, Ohio is home to two schools - Miller-South Visual Performing Arts, a middle school, and Helen Arnold Community Learning Center, an elementary school. While both schools serve the same geographic area, their performance and student outcomes vary significantly.
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts stands out as the higher-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 35% of Ohio middle schools over the past 3 years with a 4-star rating. The school's test scores significantly outpace the Akron City district and state averages, and it maintains a relatively diverse student population. In contrast, Helen Arnold Community Learning Center struggles, with consistently low state rankings in the bottom 21% of Ohio elementary schools and 1-star ratings. The school's test scores trail the district and state across the board, particularly in math.
Despite the two schools being located in the same zip code, the stark contrast in their performance highlights the importance of school-specific factors beyond just geographic location. While both schools have similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, Miller-South Visual Performing Arts appears to be providing a significantly higher-quality education. This suggests that factors such as leadership, teacher quality, and curriculum play a critical role in driving student outcomes, underscoring the need for parents to look beyond just proximity when evaluating school options.
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