Summary:
The 44837 zip code area is home to three schools: South Central Elementary School, South Central High School, and South Central Junior High School, all part of the South Central Local district. South Central Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently achieving strong test scores, particularly in science and math, well above state averages. The high school also performs well, with impressive graduation rates and solid proficiency in subjects like American History and Biology, though slightly lower in Geometry and Algebra I.
Demographically, the schools in this area have a predominantly white student population, with Hispanic students making up the next largest racial group. The free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 34.91% to 41.6%, suggest a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. In terms of resources, the spending per student varies, with South Central High School having the highest at $12,218 and South Central Junior High School the lowest at $8,684 (2018-2019 data). The student-teacher ratios are relatively consistent, ranging from 13.8 to 14.8.
While South Central Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, the junior high school shows more mixed results, with some subject areas underperforming the state averages. Chronic absenteeism rates also vary, with South Central Elementary having the lowest at 9.8%, while the high school and junior high school have higher rates of 10.2% and 11.3%, respectively. Overall, the data highlights the strengths and areas for improvement across the three schools in the 44837 zip code, providing valuable insights for parents and the local community.
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