Summary:
The middle schools located in the 45371 zip code area consist of Tippecanoe Middle School and Bethel Middle School, both serving grades 6-8. While both schools perform well above the state averages, Tippecanoe Middle School stands out as the higher-performing school in the area, with consistently strong test scores, lower absenteeism, and a more favorable student-teacher ratio.
Tippecanoe Middle School is ranked significantly higher than Bethel Middle School in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, placing in the top 15% of Ohio middle schools. It also has higher test scores across all subject areas and grade levels, often exceeding the state averages by a wide margin. Additionally, Tippecanoe has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to Bethel.
While the demographic differences between the two schools are relatively minor, with both having predominantly white student populations, the performance gap is likely not driven by significant differences in student backgrounds. The funding levels between the two schools are also quite similar, suggesting resources alone do not fully explain the differences in academic outcomes. Other factors like curriculum, teaching quality, and school leadership may be contributing to Tippecanoe's superior performance. Both schools, however, are providing a strong education compared to the state of Tipp City Exempted Village and Bethel Local as a whole.
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