Summary:
The 45408 zip code in Dayton, Ohio is home to a single middle school, Wogaman Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance data raises significant concerns, as it consistently ranks in the bottom 5-10% of Ohio middle schools and struggles with low academic achievement and high chronic absenteeism.
Wogaman Middle School's student population is predominantly African American (86.54%), with small percentages of White (8.24%), Hispanic (2.47%), and other racial/ethnic groups. The school's performance on state assessments is alarmingly low, with only 7.2% of 8th-grade students scoring proficient or better in science, compared to 21.7% for the Dayton City district and 64% for the state of Ohio. This trend extends across other subject areas, indicating a need for a comprehensive review of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems for struggling students.
Another area of concern is Wogaman Middle School's high chronic absenteeism rate of 64.5%, which is likely a significant contributor to the poor academic performance. Addressing the root causes of this absenteeism, such as socioeconomic factors or transportation issues, could be a crucial step in improving outcomes for the school's students. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5, the school's overall quality and ability to provide a high-quality education to its students remains a significant challenge that will require a multi-faceted approach involving the school, district, and community stakeholders.
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