Summary:
The city of Van Wert, Ohio is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. While the schools in the Van Wert City and Vantage Career Center districts demonstrate mixed academic performance, the Lincolnview Local district stands out with two exceptional schools - Lincolnview Elementary School and Lincolnview Junior/Senior High School.
Lincolnview Elementary School ranks among the top 314 elementary schools in Ohio, with a 4-star rating and over 70% of students proficient or better in math and English language arts. Similarly, Lincolnview Junior/Senior High School is ranked 85th out of 867 high schools in Ohio, with a 5-star rating, a 98.6% four-year graduation rate, and strong academic performance. In contrast, the other schools in the Van Wert district, such as Van Wert High School, lag behind in academic proficiency and have higher chronic absenteeism rates.
The data suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in shaping educational outcomes in Van Wert. Schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, like Van Wert High School, tend to have lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism. This highlights the importance of addressing educational equity within the broader Van Wert community to ensure all students have access to high-quality learning opportunities.
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