Summary:
The 43610 zip code area of Toledo, Ohio is home to two elementary schools: Glenwood Elementary School and Old West End Academy Elementary School. While both schools serve predominantly low-income student populations, Old West End Academy appears to be the standout performer, outranking Glenwood Elementary and the Toledo City district average on most academic metrics.
Old West End Academy has a higher statewide school ranking, a better 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, and significantly higher proficiency rates in mathematics and English language arts compared to Glenwood Elementary. For example, in 2024-2025, 68% of 5th graders at Old West End Academy were proficient or better in math, compared to just 17.9% at Glenwood Elementary and 21.1% for Toledo City. Old West End Academy also spends more per student ($12,543) than Glenwood Elementary ($9,871).
However, both schools face challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates of 38.9% at each school in 2024-2025. The data suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources, such as school leadership, curriculum, or teaching quality, may be contributing to the performance differences between the two schools. Further investigation into the root causes of these disparities could provide valuable insights to support school improvement efforts in this area.
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