Summary:
The Goshen Local school district in Ohio is home to two elementary schools: Marr/Cook Elementary School and Spaulding Elementary School. Based on the data, Spaulding Elementary emerges as the standout school, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on academic measures despite having lower per-student spending.
Spaulding Elementary boasts higher test scores across various subjects and grade levels, with 84.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science, compared to 64% statewide. The school also has a higher state-wide ranking, placing 394th out of 1,577 Ohio elementary schools, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Spaulding Elementary has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3% compared to 18.4% at Marr/Cook Elementary.
While Marr/Cook Elementary has a higher per-student spending of $9,288 compared to $8,560 at Spaulding, the latter school is able to achieve stronger academic results, suggesting efficient use of resources and effective teaching practices. Interestingly, Spaulding Elementary serves a more economically disadvantaged population, with 51.26% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 35.44% at Marr/Cook. This highlights the school's ability to support student success despite the challenges faced by its student population.
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