Best Public Schools in Zip Code 44272

The 44272 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative STEM school. While the Rootstown schools maintain generally solid academic performance, the Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School stands out as a high-performing institution, with exceptional test scores, a 98.8% four-year graduation rate, and relatively low chronic absenteeism.

The Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School consistently outperforms the state averages in subjects like American History, American Government, and English Language Arts. In contrast, the Rootstown Elementary School, Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School, and Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School have test scores that are generally on par with or slightly above the state and district averages. The Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School also boasts a lower free and reduced lunch rate, suggesting a different student demographic compared to the Rootstown schools.

While the Rootstown schools have higher spending per student, ranging from $9,538 to $10,066, the Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School spends $7,090 per student. This difference in resource allocation does not appear to hinder the STEM school's academic performance, which may be attributed to its focus on STEM education and a lower student-teacher ratio of 17.7, compared to the Rootstown schools' ratios of 13.1 to 19.3.