Newark City

The Newark City school district in Ohio consists of 14 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals significant disparities in performance and resources across the schools in the district, with some schools excelling while others struggle, particularly those with higher rates of economically disadvantaged students.

Among the standout schools in the district are Legend Elementary and Hillview Elementary School, both of which have consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state with 4-star ratings and strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. Another high-performing school is Liberty Middle School, which has a 3-star rating and ranks in the top third of Ohio middle schools with strong performance in Mathematics and English Language Arts.

However, the district also faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.9% across all schools, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, while some schools like Legend Elementary and Hillview Elementary have impressive test scores, others, such as McGuffey Elementary School and Heritage Middle School, struggle, with less than 50% of students proficient or better in many subject areas. The district's virtual school, Newark Digital Academy, also had lower test scores and graduation rates compared to the traditional high school, highlighting the challenges of delivering quality education in a virtual setting.