Summary:
The 45042 zip code area is home to 4 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Based on the available data, Madison Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the group, with significantly higher test scores and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Wildwood Elementary School and Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School have lower proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism, suggesting room for improvement.
Madison Elementary's students consistently outperform their peers at the state and Madison Local district levels, with over 80% proficiency in 5th grade science and nearly 90% proficiency in 4th grade math. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8%, well below the other schools in the area. In terms of demographics, Madison Elementary has the highest percentage of white students at 91.95%, while Wildwood Elementary and Middletown City district schools have more diverse student populations.
The differences in per-student spending across the schools, despite similar student-teacher ratios, suggest that the allocation of resources may play a role in the schools' performance. Understanding how these funds are utilized could provide insights into the drivers of academic achievement. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rates at Wildwood Elementary and Central Academy are concerning and may be a contributing factor to their lower test scores, indicating a need to address attendance issues in these schools.
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