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West Branch Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,001 students in West Branch Local School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Ohio.
Public Elementary Schools in West Branch Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,419 Schools
# Students
1,735 Students
1,089,683 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
63,001 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Branch Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#194 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.3%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.55
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
93%
64%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,669 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,371 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$23 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,669
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,371
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best West Branch Local School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Branch Early Learning Center
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14405 Pricetown Rd
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 938-4500
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 938-4500
Gr: K-2 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
West Branch Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14409 Beloit Snodes Rd
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-4300
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-4300
Gr: 3-7 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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