Best Public Schools in Zip Code 44401

The 44401 zip code area is home to three schools - Western Reserve Elementary School, Western Reserve Middle School, and Western Reserve High School, all part of the Western Reserve Local district. The data reveals a standout middle school, strong academic performance at the elementary level, and some challenges at the high school.

Western Reserve Middle School stands out as a top-performing school, ranking 63rd out of 1,046 Ohio middle schools and earning a 5-star rating. The school boasts exceptional proficiency rates of 80% or higher in Math, ELA, and Science across grades 6-8, as well as a 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I. In contrast, Western Reserve Elementary School, while also a strong performer with 80%+ proficiency rates in Math and ELA, has more mixed results at the high school level, with some subject areas exceeding state averages and others lagging behind.

Attendance is a concern, with Western Reserve High School having a chronic absenteeism rate of 21%, significantly higher than the 11.8% rate at the elementary school. The district may also want to examine the significant variations in per-student spending, which range from $8,781 to $10,460, and the lack of racial diversity, with the student population being predominantly white across all three schools.