Summary:
The 43554 zip code area is home to two schools - North Central Elementary School and North Central Junior/High School, both part of the North Central Local district. While North Central Elementary is a relatively strong performing school, the junior/high school lags behind in several key metrics.
North Central Elementary consistently ranks in the top half of Ohio elementary schools, with students scoring above the state average in most subject areas. The school has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.5% and spends a relatively high $11,053 per student. In contrast, North Central Junior/High School has a lower statewide ranking, with mixed academic performance and a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.2%. Graduation rates at the high school are decent at 94.2%, but still below the state's goal of 95%.
The data suggests a significant performance gap between the elementary and high school levels, with attendance issues potentially contributing to the weaker academic outcomes at the junior/high school. Additionally, both schools have student populations that are over 87% white, which is not fully representative of the broader community and could indicate potential equity gaps that need to be addressed. Despite the relatively high per-student funding, the junior/high school appears to be struggling to translate resources into optimal outcomes for students.
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