Western Reserve Elementary School

13850 W Akron Canfield Rd
Berlin Center, OH 44401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Western Reserve Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 10% in OH
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Western Reserve Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Western Reserve Elementary School's student population of 287 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
287 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Western Reserve Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Reserve Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (OH)
#289 out of 3241 schools
(Top 10%)
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85-89%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Reserve Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Western Reserve Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Western Reserve Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
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17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Western Reserve Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
96%
67%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Western Reserve Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Reserve Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Western Reserve Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Western Reserve Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Reserve Elementary School's ranking?
Western Reserve Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Western Reserve Elementary School often compared to?
Western Reserve Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson-milton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Western Reserve Elementary School?
287 students attend Western Reserve Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Western Reserve Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Reserve Elementary School?
Western Reserve Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Western Reserve Elementary School offer ?
Western Reserve Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Western Reserve Elementary School part of?
Western Reserve Elementary School is part of Western Reserve Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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