Summary:
The 44413 zip code area is home to three schools - East Palestine Elementary School, East Palestine High School, and East Palestine Middle School - all part of the East Palestine City school district. While the elementary school stands out for its consistently high academic performance, the middle and high schools face challenges in certain subject areas, particularly mathematics.
East Palestine Elementary School is the clear standout, with students scoring well above the state average in both math and English language arts on the Ohio State Tests. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 20%, and its statewide ranking has been improving, moving from 723rd out of 1,588 Ohio elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 454th out of 1,577 in 2023-2024. In contrast, East Palestine High School and East Palestine Middle School struggle with higher chronic absenteeism rates, at 38.6% and 32.2% respectively, which may be contributing to their lower academic performance in certain areas.
The schools in the 44413 zip code area also share a demographic homogeneity, with a predominantly white student population ranging from 92.06% to 94.16%. This lack of diversity may impact the educational experience and opportunities for students. Additionally, the per-student spending varies significantly between the elementary school and the secondary schools, with the high school and middle school receiving substantially more funding. Understanding how this funding is allocated and whether it is effectively supporting student outcomes would be an interesting area for further investigation.
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