Summary:
The 44444 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Newton Falls Exempted Village district. While the schools generally perform around the state average on Ohio State Tests, a few stand out in both positive and negative ways.
Newton Falls High School has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 521 out of 864 Ohio high schools in 2023-2024 to 397 out of 855 in 2024-2025, with a 3-star rating. The school has relatively strong test scores, particularly in subjects like American History, Biology, and Geometry. However, it also faces challenges, with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 39.8% and a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 87.3%. In contrast, Newton Falls Middle School has the highest spending per student at $11,383, but also the highest student-teacher ratio at 22.1, which could be a potential area of concern.
Across the district, the schools face consistent underperformance compared to state averages, with low rankings and mixed test scores. This may be exacerbated by the high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 39.8% to 39.8%, and the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. While the differences in spending per student across the schools may be an area to explore further, the data highlights the need for targeted strategies to address the identified issues and support the academic success of students in the 44444 zip code area.
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