Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Barberton Elementary School West ranks in the bottom 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 is 56% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barberton Elementary School West's student population of 613 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barberton Elementary School West ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barberton Elementary School West is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1684 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
17%
17%
White
70%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barberton Elementary School West's ranking?
Barberton Elementary School West is ranked #1684 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Barberton Elementary School West often compared to?
Barberton Elementary School Westis often viewed alongside schools like Barberton Elementary School East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Barberton Elementary School West?
613 students attend Barberton Elementary School West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Barberton Elementary School West students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barberton Elementary School West?
Barberton Elementary School West has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barberton Elementary School West offer ?
Barberton Elementary School West offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Barberton Elementary School West part of?
Barberton Elementary School West is part of Barberton City School District.
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