Summary:
The 44657 zip code is home to a single middle school, Minerva Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 443 students. While the school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years, its performance on key metrics is mixed, with some areas of academic excellence but also challenges related to chronic absenteeism and funding.
Minerva Middle School stands out for its strong performance on the Algebra I end-of-course exam, with 100% of students achieving proficiency, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also exceeds state averages in 8th grade science proficiency, as well as 6th and 7th grade math and English Language Arts proficiency. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 19.8% is higher than the state average, which may impact student learning and outcomes. Additionally, the school's funding, as measured by spending per student, is below the state average, which could present challenges in providing resources and support for students, especially those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
With only one middle school in the 44657 zip code, there is limited opportunity for comparison. However, the data suggests that Minerva Local district's lone middle school is a reasonably strong performer, with some areas of academic excellence, but also faces challenges related to attendance and funding that may impact its ability to support all students effectively. Further analysis with a broader set of schools in the region would be necessary to fully assess the school's performance and competitiveness.
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