Summary:
The city of Sugar Grove, Ohio is home to two schools - Berne Union Elementary School and Berne Union High School, both part of the Berne Union Local district. While the elementary school demonstrates strong academic performance, the high school has more mixed results, suggesting a potential need to investigate factors contributing to the performance gap between the two levels.
Berne Union Elementary stands out with its students outperforming the state average in key subjects like 3rd grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Science. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 18.4%. In contrast, Berne Union High School has a solid 91.7% graduation rate, outpacing the state average, and strong performance in American Government and American History end-of-course exams. However, the high school serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with 81.48% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, compared to just 18.4% at the elementary level.
Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with limited racial diversity, which may indicate a need to explore strategies to promote greater inclusivity. Additionally, the higher chronic absenteeism rate at the high school level (21.6%) compared to the elementary school (18.4%) is a concern that warrants further investigation. The discrepancy in per-student spending, with the high school spending $10,992 compared to the elementary school's $9,325, is also noteworthy and may be an area for further analysis to understand the allocation of resources and how they impact student outcomes.
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