Summary:
The 43062 zip code area is home to 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools, across two school districts - Licking Heights Local and Southwest Licking Local. Among the standout schools in the area are Watkins Memorial High School, which ranks 202 out of 864 Ohio high schools and has a 95.9% graduation rate, and Watkins Middle School, which ranks 274 out of 1,046 Ohio middle schools and boasts 100% proficiency in Algebra I.
The schools in the 43062 zip code area generally perform well, with most exceeding state averages in test scores, particularly in subjects like American Government, American History, and Biology. However, there are some areas of concern, such as lower proficiency rates in Geometry and Algebra I. The racial diversity of the schools varies, with some having a majority white student population and others being more diverse. Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have higher rates of chronic absenteeism.
The data also reveals stark differences in performance between the two high schools in the area, Licking Heights High School and Watkins Memorial High School, suggesting that factors beyond just the zip code or school district may be influencing school performance. Additionally, the SWL Digital Academy, the only virtual school in the data set, struggles with the lowest statewide ranking and test scores, as well as the highest chronic absenteeism rate, highlighting the challenges faced by online learning environments.
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