Summary:
The city of Girard, Ohio is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools are part of the Girard City School District and serve a predominantly high-need population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 82.56% to 99.38% across the district.
Among the standout schools in Girard, Girard Junior High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with the highest proficiency rates in the district across several subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Prospect Elementary School serves an exceptionally high-need population, with 99.38% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, yet still manages to achieve impressive academic results, with 69% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English language arts and 57.6% in math.
While the schools in Girard show significant variation in academic performance, with the high school and one of the middle schools lagging behind Girard Junior High School, the district as a whole faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 32.1% at Prospect Elementary to 52.3% at Girard Senior High School. Addressing these attendance issues could have a significant positive impact on student outcomes across the district.
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