Summary:
The 45417 zip code area of Dayton, Ohio is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area face significant challenges, with stark differences in performance between the highest and lowest-performing institutions.
The standout schools in this area are Thurgood Marshall High School, which ranks in the bottom 5% of Ohio high schools and struggles with very low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism, and Jefferson Junior/Senior High School, which performs better than Thurgood Marshall but still ranks in the bottom 15% of Ohio high schools. On the elementary level, Blairwood Elementary School is the smallest in the data set and ranks in the bottom 6% of Ohio elementary schools.
Across the schools in this zip code, there are several concerning trends, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, very low proficiency on state tests, and mixed graduation rates. While the schools appear to receive adequate funding, the poor academic performance suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional quality and student/family support, need to be addressed. Despite the challenges, the data does indicate that there may be opportunities to learn from the higher-performing schools and implement strategies to improve outcomes across the board.
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