Summary:
The Bellaire Local district in Ohio serves students from three schools: Bellaire Elementary School, Bellaire Middle School, and Bellaire High School. The district faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates and a significant population of students from low-income families, but also boasts some standout academic performance, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels.
Bellaire Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on test scores, with 93.4% of 3rd graders proficient in math and 77.9% proficient in ELA. In contrast, Bellaire Middle School excels in STEM subjects, with over 80% proficiency in 5th and 8th grade science, and over 80% proficiency in 5th, 7th, and 8th grade math, including 100% proficiency in Algebra I.
Despite these academic strengths, all three schools in the Bellaire Local district face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, which are significantly above the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a population with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.86% to 71.16%. These socioeconomic factors may contribute to the district's performance and the need for targeted support and resources to address the needs of these students.
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