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Southwest Licking Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,794 students in Southwest Licking Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Southwest Licking Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
4,794 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Southwest Licking Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#288 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Graduation Rate
95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.52
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
527 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
11%
3%
# Hispanic Students
168 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
213 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
4%
17%
# White Students
3,618 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
76%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
257 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
128
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
345
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
355
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
366
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
382
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
371
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
330
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
389
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
339
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
349
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
408
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
376
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
323
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
333
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,613 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,900 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,613
$17,216
Spending / Student
$18,900
$17,164
Best Southwest Licking Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Etna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8500 Columbia Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5906
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5906
Grades: K-3
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Watkins Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2020 Warrior Way
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 963-3460
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 963-3460
Grades: 4-6
| 703 students
Rank: #33.
Kirkersville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8808 Watkins Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-7281
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-7281
Grades: K-3
| 475 students
Rank: #44.
Pataskala Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
395 S High St
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3861
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3861
Grades: K-3
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
Watkins Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1954 Warrior Way
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3846
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3846
Grades: 9-12
| 1,373 students
Rank: #66.
Watkins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8868 Watkins Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5767
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5767
Grades: 6-9
| 1,065 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Licking Early Learning Center
Magnet School
927 South St Unit B
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5437
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5437
Grades: PK
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swl Digital Academy
Magnet School
10653 Hazelton Etna Rd Nw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-3459
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-3459
Grades: 6-12
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southwest Licking Local School District?
Southwest Licking Local School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,794 students.
What is the rank of Southwest Licking Local School District?
Southwest Licking Local School District is ranked #286 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southwest Licking Local School District?
76% of Southwest Licking Local School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southwest Licking Local School District?
Southwest Licking Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Southwest Licking Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,900 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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