Summary:
The 44890 zip code area is home to three schools - Willard Elementary School, Willard High School, and Willard Middle School - serving students from elementary through high school. While the schools share some common challenges, such as below-average academic performance and high chronic absenteeism, there are also some standout strengths that set them apart.
Willard Elementary School stands out with relatively high proficiency rates in 5th grade Science and 4th grade Math, as well as improved performance in 5th grade English Language Arts. Additionally, the elementary school has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the high school. In contrast, Willard High School shines with stronger performance in American Government and American History end-of-course exams, while maintaining a high 4-year graduation rate.
Across the three schools, there are significant disparities in academic performance, with most schools performing below the state average. Attendance challenges are also prevalent, with high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 24.4% at the elementary school to 32.5% at the middle school. The schools serve a predominantly low-income population, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The variation in per-student spending across the schools suggests a need to examine the equity and effectiveness of resource allocation within the Willard City district.
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