Summary:
The 43724 zip code area is home to two schools - Caldwell Elementary School and Caldwell High School, both part of the Caldwell Exempted Village school district. While the schools share some common challenges, they also exhibit distinct strengths and weaknesses.
Caldwell Elementary School stands out for its relatively large enrollment of 498 students in grades K-8, but it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Ohio elementary schools over the past 3 years. The school excels in 5th and 8th grade science, exceeding state averages, but struggles with middle grade math proficiency, with 6th-8th grade math scores well below state levels. Additionally, the school faces a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.1% and serves a student population with a high percentage (62.05%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
In contrast, Caldwell High School has a smaller enrollment of 231 students in grades 9-12 and also ranks in the bottom half of Ohio high schools. However, the school stands out for its impressive 96% four-year graduation rate, exceeding the state average. Nonetheless, Caldwell High underperforms on end-of-course exams compared to state averages, particularly in Geometry. Like the elementary school, Caldwell High also faces a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.1% and serves a student population with a significant percentage (48.92%) of free/reduced-price lunch recipients.
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