For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 399 students in Western Local School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Ohio.
Public Elementary Schools in Western Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,509 Schools
# Students
685 Students
1,106,120 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
61,185 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
District Rank
Western Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#606 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.54
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,453 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
31,149 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
83,318 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
7 Students
197,902 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
672 Students
718,962 Students
% White Students
98%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
72,252 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
28,761
# Students in K Grade:
51
114,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
52
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
51
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
53
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
42
91,727
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
91,466
# Students in 9th Grade:
64
13,695
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
12,389
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
13,830
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
12,990
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,641 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,791 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,641
$17,216
Spending / Student
$20,791
$17,164
Best Western Local School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2881
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2881
Grades: 4-6
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Western Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Grades: PK-3
| 238 students
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
