Summary:
The East Cleveland City School District has only one middle school, W.H. Kirk Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Ohio middle schools over the past few years, with low performance across all subjects and grade levels, particularly in Mathematics.
W.H. Kirk Middle School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population. The school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, which could suggest a focus on providing additional resources and support for students. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is very high at 53.2%, which is likely a significant contributing factor to the school's poor academic performance.
Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of W.H. Kirk Middle School's performance, with consistently low rankings, poor academic outcomes, and high rates of chronic absenteeism. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying challenges facing the school and its students.
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