Summary:
The 44721 zip code area is home to three elementary schools: Middlebranch Elementary School, Charles L Warstler Elementary School, and Portage Collab Montessori Middle School. These schools serve students from the Plain Local and Canton City districts.
Among the three schools, Portage Collab Montessori Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top 200 elementary schools in Ohio and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores, particularly in mathematics and English language arts, are significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Charles L Warstler Elementary School appears to be the lowest-performing school in the group, with lower test scores and a 2-star rating.
The data also reveals notable differences in key metrics across the schools. Portage Collab Montessori Middle School has the highest per-student spending and the highest student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, it also has the highest chronic absenteeism rate, which is a concern that warrants further investigation. The free and reduced lunch rate is highest at Charles L Warstler Elementary School, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families, which may be a factor in its lower performance.
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