Summary:
The city of Lore City, Ohio is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the East Guernsey Local district. The schools in this area show a mix of performance, with a few standout institutions like Buckeye Trail Middle School and Buckeye Trail High School leading the way.
Buckeye Trail Middle School has consistently ranked in the top half of Ohio middle schools, earning a 4-star rating in 2022-2023 and a 3-star rating in the previous two years. Its test scores, particularly in 8th grade science (80.3% proficient or better) and 8th grade math (66.7% proficient or better), are generally above the state and district averages. Meanwhile, Buckeye Trail High School boasts an impressive 97.3% four-year graduation rate in 2024-2025, despite being ranked in the middle of Ohio high schools. The high school's test scores are also above the state and district averages, particularly in American History (84.8% proficient or better) and American Government (73.7% proficient or better).
However, the district as a whole faces some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.5% across all schools, which is significantly above the state average. Additionally, the elementary and middle schools have very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 79.37% to 50.7%, indicating a high-need student population. While spending per student is slightly above the state average, ranging from $11,886 at the middle school to $13,195 at the high school, the district may need to focus on addressing chronic absenteeism and supporting the needs of its low-income students to ensure continued academic success.
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