Summary:
The East Liverpool City school district in Ohio is home to two middle schools: Westgate Middle School and East Liverpool Junior High. While both schools serve students in grades 6-8, East Liverpool Junior High has a higher state-wide ranking and better academic performance in several subject areas compared to Westgate Middle School.
East Liverpool Junior High ranks 643 out of 1,046 Ohio middle schools, while Westgate Middle School does not have a reported ranking. Additionally, East Liverpool Junior High has a higher percentage of students proficient or better in 8th grade Science, 7th grade Mathematics, and 8th grade English Language Arts on the Ohio State Tests. However, both schools struggle with relatively low test scores, particularly in Mathematics, where they fall well below the state average.
The data also reveals concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, especially at East Liverpool Junior High (40.3%), and significant gaps in student demographics and spending per student between the two schools. These factors suggest that the East Liverpool City school district may need to implement targeted strategies to address the challenges facing its middle schools and improve academic outcomes for all students.
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