Summary:
The city of Massillon, Ohio is home to 21 schools serving students from elementary through high school, with a mix of public and private institutions. The data reveals a stark contrast in performance between the top-performing schools, such as Jackson High School and Tuslaw High School, which are ranked among the top 25% and 15% of Ohio high schools respectively, and the lower-performing schools, such as Washington High School and Massillon Junior High School.
The top-performing schools, which are primarily located in the Jackson Local and Tuslaw Local districts, boast exceptional test scores, high graduation rates, and low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, the Massillon City schools, which serve a more diverse and economically disadvantaged student population, generally perform lower, highlighting the unique challenges that urban schools may face in providing high-quality education and supporting student success.
The data also suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools that have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Indian River (Irjcf) and Franklin Elementary School, tending to have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. This underscores the importance of addressing the unique needs of economically disadvantaged students to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all children in the Massillon area.
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