Summary:
The 45885 zip code area is home to a single middle school, St. Marys Middle School, which serves 454 students in grades 6-8. While the school appears to be performing well academically, with proficiency rates exceeding state averages in several subject areas, it faces some demographic and socioeconomic challenges that may require additional support and resources.
Academically, St. Marys Middle School stands out, with 8th grade science proficiency at 71.8% (compared to the Ohio average of 64%) and 100% of students passing Algebra I (versus the state average of 53%). However, the school's 6th grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate of 47.8% falls below the Ohio average of 55%. The school's high free/reduced lunch rate of 80.18% suggests a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may impact resource allocation and support services.
Demographically, St. Marys Middle School has a predominantly white student population, with only small percentages of other racial and ethnic groups represented. This lack of diversity within the school community may be an area for the St Marys City district to address. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 12.5% is slightly higher than the state average, indicating a need to improve student engagement and attendance.
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