Summary:
There is only one elementary school located in the Beacon Academy district, a public charter school serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 236 students. Based on the available data, Beacon Academy appears to be a consistently low-performing school, with consistently low rankings and test scores compared to the state averages over the past several years.
The school has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of African American and multiracial students. However, it struggles with a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 63.1%, which likely contributes to the poor academic outcomes. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better on Ohio state tests ranged from just 5.3% to 54.8% across different grade levels and subject areas, well below the statewide averages of 46.3% to 70.6%. The school's spending per student of $7,486 is not significantly lower than the state average, suggesting that factors other than funding may be contributing to the poor performance.
Overall, the data indicates that Beacon Academy is a struggling school that has been underperforming for several years. The high chronic absenteeism rate, low academic achievement, and lack of improvement over time suggest that the school may need significant interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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