Summary:
The 43570 zip code area is home to two schools - Hilltop Elementary School and Hilltop High School, both part of the Millcreek-West Unity Local district. These schools demonstrate a mix of academic strengths and economic challenges faced by their student populations.
Hilltop High School stands out with its consistently high graduation rates, reaching 97.1% in the 2023-2024 school year. In contrast, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 117th out of 836 Ohio high schools in 2021-2022 to 377th out of 864 in 2023-2024. This suggests a need to investigate factors contributing to this decline. Hilltop Elementary School, on the other hand, has shown strong performance on state assessments, with several grade levels exceeding the state average in proficiency for math and English language arts.
Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which could be a strength, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. However, the high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at Hilltop High School (98.53%) indicates significant economic challenges faced by the student population, which may impact academic performance and other school-related factors. Additionally, the chronic absenteeism rate at Hilltop High School (20.3%) is notably higher than the elementary school (9.1%), which may be an area of concern requiring further investigation and targeted interventions.
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