Summary:
The city of Paulding, Ohio is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school. Based on the available data, Paulding Elementary School emerges as a standout performer, with strong academic results and relatively low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Paulding High School faces some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate, though it maintains a commendable 93% graduation rate. The data also suggests potential equity concerns, with high free/reduced lunch rates, particularly at the high school level, and significant disparities in per-student spending across the schools.
Paulding Elementary School stands out for its consistent academic performance, with 71.7% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science and strong results in Math and English Language Arts across grades 3-5. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.4%. In comparison, Paulding High School has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 21.9%, though it maintains a high 93% four-year graduation rate.
The data also reveals potential equity concerns within the Paulding Exempted Village district. The high free/reduced lunch rates, especially at Paulding High School (88.22%), suggest socioeconomic challenges that may impact student outcomes. Additionally, the significant difference in per-student spending between Paulding Elementary School ($10,288) and Paulding Middle School ($7,016) warrants further investigation into resource allocation and equity across the district.
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