Summary:
The 45653 zip code area has only one middle school, Minford Middle School, which serves students in grades 5-8. This school has a highly homogeneous student population, with 98.32% of students identifying as White. Minford Middle School's academic performance is mixed, with some subject areas and grade levels outperforming the state average, while others underperform.
Minford Middle School's state ranking has declined from 458 out of 1,017 Ohio middle schools in 2021-2022 to 487 out of 1,046 in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 27.9% is quite high, suggesting potential issues with student engagement or attendance policies that could be impacting academic outcomes. The school's spending per student of $8,210 (in 2018-2019) is in line with the state average, but it's unclear if this level of funding is adequate to meet the needs of the student population and support improved academic performance.
Overall, Minford Local district's lone middle school faces challenges related to student diversity, attendance, and academic outcomes. Further investigation into the root causes of these issues and targeted interventions could help the school improve its performance and better serve its student population.
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