Serving 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rockway Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
2%
17%
White
84%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Rockway Elementary School?
177 students attend Rockway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Rockway Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockway Elementary School?
Rockway Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rockway Elementary School offer ?
Rockway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Rockway Elementary School part of?
Rockway Elementary School is part of Clark-Shawnee Local School District.
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