Summary:
The 44870 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. While the schools in this area vary in performance, a few standouts emerge. Perkins High School is the top-performing high school, ranked 206 out of 864 Ohio high schools with a 4-star rating and an impressive 96.3% 4-year graduation rate. In contrast, Sandusky High School has a lower 88.0% graduation rate.
At the elementary level, Meadowlawn Elementary School stands out with a 3-star rating and strong test scores, with 65-78% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The middle schools also show a range of performance, with Briar Middle School earning a 3-star rating and high test scores, while Sandusky Middle School has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 40.1%.
The data reveals a significant performance disparity between the higher-performing Perkins Local schools and the lower-performing Sandusky City schools, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and community engagement, may be driving these differences. The lone charter school in the area, Monroe Preparatory Academy, has a 2-star rating and mixed performance, highlighting the need for close examination of charter school outcomes.
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