Summary:
The city of Magnolia, Ohio is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Sandy Valley Elementary School, Sandy Valley High School, and Sandy Valley Middle School. These schools are part of the Sandy Valley Local District, which is ranked 333 out of 828 districts in Ohio and rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Among the three schools, Sandy Valley Elementary School stands out as a consistent top performer, ranking in the top 25% of Ohio elementary schools over the past 3 years. The school boasts strong test scores, with 5th grade science proficiency at 77.2% (compared to the state average of 63.4%) and 3rd-6th grade math proficiency ranging from 67.8% to 100% (compared to state averages of 51.9% to 69.1%). In contrast, the middle school's test scores are more mixed, with some areas lagging behind the district and state averages.
Sandy Valley High School also performs well, maintaining a 100% 4-year graduation rate and exceeding state proficiency rates on end-of-course exams in American Government, American History, and English II. However, all three schools share a concern with high chronic absenteeism rates, which are 21.5% across the board, higher than the state average. Additionally, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, especially at the high school, suggests a need to address socioeconomic challenges and ensure equitable access to resources.
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