Summary:
The 44084 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Rock Creek Elementary School, which serves grades K-6 with 305 students. While the school has shown some decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, it continues to perform above the state average in several academic areas.
Rock Creek Elementary School is ranked 772 out of 1,558 Ohio elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance has declined slightly, dropping from a rank of 684 in 2022-2023. However, it excels in 5th grade science, with 71.4% of students proficient compared to the 63.4% statewide average, and in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts, where 72.7% and 85.7% of students are proficient, respectively, compared to 61.9% and 67.7% statewide. The school struggles in 3rd grade math, with only 38.3% of students proficient compared to 64.4% statewide.
The school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 50.49%. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $7,497 is below the state average, and the student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is slightly higher than the state average. These factors may contribute to the school's performance and resource needs, and the Jefferson Area Local district may benefit from exploring ways to optimize resource allocation and secure additional funding to support the school's efforts to enhance student outcomes.
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