Summary:
The city of New Paris, Ohio is home to three public schools that serve students from elementary through high school: National Trail Elementary School, National Trail Middle School, and National Trail High School. These schools are part of the National Trail Local school district.
Among the three schools, National Trail Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, consistently ranking among the top 20% of elementary schools in Ohio. The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates in math and English language arts compared to the state averages. In contrast, the middle and high schools have more mixed results, with some grade levels exceeding state averages while others fall behind.
The data also reveals some potential challenges facing the district. Attendance and chronic absenteeism rates increase from the elementary to the secondary levels, which could be a contributing factor to the observed academic performance differences. Additionally, the middle and high schools serve a more economically disadvantaged student population, as indicated by the significantly higher rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility. These socioeconomic factors may also play a role in the academic outcomes at the secondary level.
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