Graham Elementary and Middle School

Graham Elementary and Middle School is the sole school in the Graham Elementary and Middle School District, serving grades K-8 in Columbus, Ohio. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population that is predominantly economically disadvantaged.

According to the data, Graham Elementary and Middle School has a chronic absenteeism rate of 48.9%, which is substantially higher than the state average. The school's test scores are also well below the Ohio state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 23.8% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in science, and just 24% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in math, compared to state averages of 63.4% and 47.6%, respectively. Additionally, 85.71% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The school's challenges are further compounded by its relatively low spending per student, at $7,187 in the 2018-2019 school year, which is below the state average. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Despite these efforts, the school's performance has remained stagnant or declined over the past few years, with the district ranking 690 out of 828 in Ohio and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. These findings suggest that Graham Elementary and Middle School is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students and may require additional support and resources to improve student outcomes.