Summary:
The 45416 zip code area of Dayton, Ohio is home to three elementary schools: Valerie Elementary School, Klepinger Community School, and Belle Haven Elementary School. While these schools serve the same general area, the data reveals stark differences in their performance and outcomes.
Dayton City schools, including Klepinger Community School, consistently rank in the bottom 10% of Ohio elementary schools, with Klepinger Community School being the lowest performer. This school has an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 67.9% and significantly lower test scores compared to state and district averages. In contrast, Valerie Elementary School and Belle Haven Elementary School perform better, though still below state and district standards.
The data suggests a potential correlation between the racial makeup of the student population and academic performance, with Klepinger Community School, which has the highest percentage of African American students at 97.58%, consistently underperforming the other two schools. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rate at Klepinger Community School may be a significant factor contributing to its poor academic outcomes. While higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios do not necessarily translate to better performance, as seen at Valerie Elementary School, the data highlights the need for further investigation into the underlying factors driving the disparities in educational outcomes within this zip code area.
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