Summary:
The 45875 zip code in Ohio is home to two elementary schools: Glandorf Elementary School and Ottawa Elementary School. While both serve students in grades K-6, the schools exhibit stark differences in academic performance and student demographics.
Glandorf Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 50 elementary schools in Ohio and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students significantly outperform state and district averages on Ohio state tests across all grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, Ottawa Elementary appears to be a lower-performing school, with declining rankings over the past three years and students generally scoring below the district and state averages on state assessments.
The demographic differences between the two schools may contribute to the performance gap. Glandorf Elementary has a much more homogeneous student population, with 97.23% of students identifying as White, while Ottawa Elementary has a more diverse student body, with 70.07% White and 25.85% Hispanic students. Additionally, Glandorf Elementary has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (4.25%), indicating a relatively affluent student population, compared to Ottawa Elementary's 37.41% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
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