Summary:
The city of Pleasant Hill, Ohio is home to two schools - Newton Elementary School and Newton High School, both part of the Newton Local district. Newton Elementary School stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking among the best in Ohio and demonstrating exceptional academic achievement. In contrast, while Newton High School also performs well, its performance has declined in recent years compared to its elementary counterpart.
Newton Elementary School is a standout, ranking 29th out of 1,610 elementary schools in Ohio in 2020-2021, 37th out of 1,588 in 2021-2022, and 67th out of 1,596 in 2022-2023, all with a 5-star rating. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 80-95% of students scoring proficient or better on state tests across subjects and grade levels, significantly outperforming state and district averages. Additionally, Newton Elementary has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.2%, well below the state average.
Newton High School, while still performing reasonably well, does not stand out as strongly as the elementary school. The high school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 153rd out of 819 high schools in 2020-2021 to 319th out of 867 in 2022-2023, with a 3-star rating. The school's academic performance, while above state averages, is not as exceptional as the elementary school, with proficiency rates ranging from 58.8% to 86.5% across subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, Newton High School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 15.9%, which is still below the state average but higher than the elementary school.
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