Bloomfield-Mespo Local

The Bloomfield-Mespo Local school district in Ohio consists of two schools: Mesopotamia Elementary School and Bloomfield High School. Based on the available data, Bloomfield High School appears to be the standout performer in the district, with higher statewide rankings, better test scores, and a higher graduation rate compared to Mesopotamia Elementary.

Mesopotamia Elementary School serves 112 students, with a racial makeup of 91.96% White, 0.89% African American, and 7.14% two or more races. The school performs above the state average in 5th grade Science but below the state average in 3rd-5th grade Math and ELA. Chronic absenteeism is a concern at 29.8%, and 70.54% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Bloomfield High School serves 94 students, with a racial makeup of 96.81% White and 3.19% two or more races. The high school outperforms the state average in American Government, American History, and 7th grade Math and ELA, though it falls below the state average in some other subject areas. Bloomfield High School also has a higher graduation rate of 94.4% and a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 31.2%, but a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 45.74%.

The data suggests that while both schools face challenges, Bloomfield High School is the stronger performer in the district, likely due to its higher spending per student ($15,622 compared to $11,280 at Mesopotamia Elementary) and more efficient use of resources. However, the district as a whole grapples with high chronic absenteeism rates and socioeconomic disparities that may be impacting student outcomes across both schools.