Summary:
The Switzerland of Ohio Local school district in Ohio consists of 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 4 high schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 488 out of 828 school districts in Ohio and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out in their performance. Woodsfield Elementary School is the highest performing, ranking in the top 50% of Ohio elementary schools and earning 3 out of 5 stars. It has strong test scores, particularly in science, math, and English language arts. River Elementary School also performs well, ranking in the top 50% and earning 3 out of 5 stars, with impressive math scores. While not the highest performing, Beallsville Elementary School stands out for its strong 3rd and 4th grade math and English language arts scores.
However, the district faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 31.4% to 31.4%. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 45.86% to 72.37%. While the student-teacher ratios are generally low, there is a lack of consistent, high achievement across all grade levels and subjects, suggesting a need for more systematic, district-wide improvement efforts.
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