East Liverpool City

The East Liverpool City school district in Ohio consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals a district that is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its predominantly white student population, with consistently low performance across key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.

East Liverpool High School stands out as the lowest-performing school in the district, ranking in the bottom 25% of Ohio high schools and having a 4-year graduation rate of just 78.9%, well below the state average. The school's test scores are also significantly below state averages, particularly in Geometry and English II, and it has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of over 51%. In contrast, Westgate Middle School is the standout performer, with test scores above 50% proficiency in 5th grade Science and English Language Arts, though its math proficiency still lags behind state averages.

Across the East Liverpool City district, chronic absenteeism appears to be a significant driver of the low academic performance, with rates ranging from 31.2% to 51.4%. Addressing the root causes of this issue, as well as exploring potential equity concerns related to the district's predominantly white student population and lack of data on socioeconomic status, will be crucial for the district to improve student outcomes and better serve the community.