Summary:
The 45414 zip code area has only one middle school, Northridge Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and has a student population of 354. While the school's student-teacher ratio is slightly better than the state average, its academic performance is significantly below state standards across all subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates as low as 15.4% in 8th grade science.
Northridge Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 15-20% of Ohio middle schools over the past 3 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's racial makeup is 56.5% White, 28.81% African American, 4.8% Hispanic, 0.85% Asian, and 9.04% two or more races, suggesting potential equity and opportunity gaps. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is very high at 44.1%, which likely contributes to the poor academic outcomes.
While the school's spending per student is slightly above the state average, the data indicates that the resources are not translating into improved student performance. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate, improving instructional quality and student engagement, and ensuring equitable access to resources should be key focus areas for Northridge Local district to help Northridge Middle School provide a quality education for its students.
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