Summary:
The 44644 zip code area is home to three schools - Malvern Elementary School, Malvern High School, and Malvern Middle School, all part of the Brown Local district. While the schools share a common geographic area, the data reveals notable differences in their academic performance, attendance rates, and student demographics.
Malvern High School stands out with a relatively small enrollment of 169 students and an impressive 96.4% four-year graduation rate. However, the school struggles in Algebra I and Geometry end-of-course exams, with proficiency rates well below the state averages. In contrast, Malvern Middle School excels in 8th grade Algebra I, with a 94.4% proficiency rate, and performs above average in 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts. Malvern Elementary School also demonstrates strong academic performance, exceeding state averages in 5th grade Science, 3rd-5th grade Math, and 5th grade English Language Arts.
Despite these pockets of excellence, all three schools face challenges with chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 18.8% at Malvern Elementary to 27.0% at Malvern High School, well above the state's goal of 15% or less. Additionally, Malvern High School has a staggeringly high rate of 98.22% free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a student population facing significant socioeconomic challenges. Addressing these attendance and socioeconomic issues will be crucial for the district to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the 44644 zip code area.
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