Summary:
The 45122 zip code area is home to two strong-performing elementary schools - Marr/Cook Elementary School and Spaulding Elementary School. Both schools are part of the Goshen Local district, which is ranked 231 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating.
Spaulding Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top quartile of Ohio elementary schools and significantly outperforming state averages on standardized tests. In 2023-2024, Spaulding 5th graders scored 84.2% proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 64%. Spaulding 3rd-5th graders also scored well above state averages in Math and English Language Arts. In contrast, Marr/Cook Elementary's test scores were not provided, so a direct comparison is not possible.
The data also reveals socioeconomic differences between the two schools. Marr/Cook Elementary has a lower percentage of minority students (12.61%) and a lower free/reduced lunch rate (35.44%) compared to Spaulding (14.67% and 51.26%, respectively), indicating a higher socioeconomic status on average. However, both schools face concerns with relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.
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