Summary:
The 44647 zip code area is home to two elementary schools: Tuslaw Elementary School and Gorrell Elementary School. While both serve students in grades K-4, Tuslaw Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Ohio elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Gorrell Elementary lags behind, ranking in the bottom 40% and earning a 2-star rating.
Tuslaw Elementary's strong academic performance is evident in its students' significantly higher proficiency rates on state tests compared to state and district averages. For example, 4th grade math proficiency is 89.6% at Tuslaw, well above the state average of 66.8%. The school also boasts a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 0.0%, suggesting a highly engaged student population. Tuslaw serves a more affluent student body, with only 24.2% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Gorrell Elementary, on the other hand, struggles with lower academic achievement, high chronic absenteeism (29.3%), and a more economically disadvantaged student population. The school's 3rd grade math and English language arts proficiency rates fall below state and district averages. Despite spending $2,352 more per student than Tuslaw, Gorrell's academic performance does not reflect this higher level of funding, highlighting the complex relationship between resources and student outcomes.
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