Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Margaretta Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Margaretta Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Castalia, OH, covering approximately 75.1 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.9 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaretta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Margaretta Elementary School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Empowering and Supporting Student Success By Nurturing Unique Abilities and Passions.
School Rankings
Margaretta Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaretta Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#670 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
White
91%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaretta Elementary School's ranking?
Margaretta Elementary School is ranked #670 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Margaretta Elementary School often compared to?
Margaretta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Margaretta Elementary School?
536 students attend Margaretta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Margaretta Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaretta Elementary School?
Margaretta Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Margaretta Elementary School offer ?
Margaretta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaretta Elementary School part of?
Margaretta Elementary School is part of Margaretta Local School District.
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