Summary:
The city of Barberton, Ohio is home to 6 schools serving students from preschool through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The Barberton City School District as a whole is ranked 487 out of 835 districts in Ohio and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement.
Among the standout schools, Barberton Preschool has the lowest student-teacher ratio of 12.2, which could indicate more individualized attention for students, while Barberton Intermediate School has the highest student-teacher ratio of 19.3, a potential area for improvement. The smallest school is Barberton Virtual Academy with only 10 students, which may provide a more personalized learning environment.
Academically, Barberton High School has an 82.8% four-year graduation rate, but also the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 44.6%. The district's test scores generally underperform the state average, particularly in mathematics and science, suggesting a need for targeted interventions. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 50% to over 70% across the schools, indicate a significant population of economically disadvantaged students in the district.
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