Summary:
The city of West Portsmouth, Ohio is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Portsmouth West Elementary School, Portsmouth West Middle School, and Portsmouth West High School. These schools, part of the Washington-Nile Local district, serve a predominantly white student population and face challenges with academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates.
Among the standout schools, Portsmouth West Elementary School performs relatively well in Math but struggles in English Language Arts, while Portsmouth West Middle School excels in Science but has significantly lower Math proficiency, particularly in the lower grades. Portsmouth West High School maintains a high 4-year graduation rate but lacks detailed academic performance data.
Across the district, the schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 31.2% to 34.9%, which can negatively impact student learning and outcomes. Additionally, the schools have a very homogeneous student population, with a predominance of white students and low representation of minority groups, which may impact the educational experiences and perspectives within the schools. Addressing these issues and implementing targeted interventions could help improve the overall educational outcomes for students in West Portsmouth.
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