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West Muskingum Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,542 students in West Muskingum Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in West Muskingum Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
1,542 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
West Muskingum 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 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#399 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
39 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
1,362 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
88%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
89 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
144
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
125
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
111
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
127
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
147
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
111
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
61
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
90
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,663 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,566 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,663
$17,216
Spending / Student
$10,566
$17,164
Best West Muskingum Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Muskingum Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Kimes Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4058
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4058
Grades: PK-4
| 677 students
Rank: #22.
West Muskingum High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Kimes Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 452-6312
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 452-6312
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
West Muskingum Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kimes Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4055
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4055
Grades: 5-8
| 496 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Muskingum Local School District?
West Muskingum Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,542 students.
What is the rank of West Muskingum Local School District?
West Muskingum Local School District is ranked #409 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Muskingum Local School District?
88% of West Muskingum Local School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Muskingum Local School District?
West Muskingum Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is West Muskingum Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,566 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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