Summary:
The 44223 zip code area is home to two schools - Bolich Middle School and Richardson Elementary School, both part of the Cuyahoga Falls City district. While the schools share some similarities, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, they also exhibit notable differences in academic performance and funding.
Richardson Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic achievements, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For instance, in 2024-2025, 87% of 5th graders at Richardson were proficient or better in Science, far exceeding the district (67.6%) and state (63.4%) levels. In contrast, Bolich Middle School's overall test scores were lower than the district and state, with one notable exception - its Algebra I proficiency rate was an impressive 95.8%, far surpassing the district (48%) and state (59.4%) averages.
The funding disparity between the two schools is also noteworthy, with Richardson Elementary receiving $10,013 per student in 2018-2019, compared to $7,652 per student at Bolich Middle School. This difference in resources could contribute to the observed performance gap. Additionally, both schools grapple with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 24.3%, an area that may require targeted interventions to address. Overall, the data provides a nuanced view of the educational landscape in the 44223 zip code, highlighting the strengths and challenges faced by these two schools.
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