Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Phillips School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Science Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phillips School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Phillips School's student population of 237 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Phillips School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Phillips School often compared to?
Phillips Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington School, Lowell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Phillips School?
237 students attend Phillips School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Phillips School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phillips School?
Phillips School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phillips School offer ?
Phillips School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Phillips School part of?
Phillips School is part of Marietta City School District.
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