Summary:
The 45505 zip code area of Springfield, Ohio is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools, which include Kenwood Elementary, Mann Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy, exhibit a wide range of academic performance and student outcomes.
Among these schools, Mann Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 1115 out of 1596 Ohio elementary schools and consistently exceeding district and state averages in proficiency rates across multiple subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Lincoln Elementary School struggles the most, with very low proficiency rates, often in the single digits, across Mathematics and English Language Arts. Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy, a public charter school, stands out for its significantly lower student-teacher ratio of 7.7, which may contribute to its relatively stronger performance in certain subject areas.
Chronic absenteeism appears to be a significant concern across the schools, with Kenwood Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy all reporting high rates. This issue may be a contributing factor to the low academic performance observed in some of the schools. Overall, the data highlights the need to consider a range of contextual factors beyond just test scores and rankings when evaluating the educational landscape in this area.
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