Summary:
The 43082 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in this area demonstrate strong academic performance, with a few standout institutions like Alcott Elementary School and Genoa Middle School ranking among the top schools in Ohio. However, the data also suggests some potential equity concerns, with significant disparities in the percentage of low-income students across the schools.
Alcott Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the area, ranking in the top 113 elementary schools in Ohio and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts exceptional test scores, with 85-92% of students proficient or better in various subjects, and a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 6.5%. In contrast, Heritage Middle School has a much higher percentage of low-income students (47.55% free/reduced lunch) compared to Alcott Elementary (15.65%), which could indicate disparities in resources and opportunities.
The Westerville City School District, which encompasses all the schools in this analysis, is ranked 274 out of 835 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The district's performance appears to be somewhat uneven, with some standout schools like Alcott Elementary and Genoa Middle, but also some middle-performing schools. Chronic absenteeism rates also vary significantly, from a low of 6.5% at Alcott Elementary and Robert Frost Elementary to a high of 29.4% at Westerville Central High School.
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