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Hardin Northern Elementary School vs. Ridgemont Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Hardin Northern Elementary School
11589 State Route 81
Dola, OH 45835
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Ridgemont Elementary School
560 Taylor St W
Mount Victory, OH 43340
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hardin Northern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 210 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hardin Northern Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridgemont Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
210 students
216 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hardin Northern Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ridgemont Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hardin Northern Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridgemont Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hardin Northern Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ridgemont Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Northern Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hardin Northern Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ridgemont Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ridgemont Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#356 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 20%)
#1682 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hardin Northern Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ridgemont Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in OH)(22-23 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hardin Northern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hardin Northern Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgemont Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ridgemont Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 10% in OH)
60-64%
(Top 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hardin Northern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hardin Northern Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgemont Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ridgemont Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Top 20% in OH)
60-69%
(Top 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hardin Northern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hardin Northern Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgemont Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ridgemont Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hardin Northern Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ridgemont Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
23
29
Grade 1 Students
27
31
Grade 2 Students
24
33
Grade 3 Students
35
42
Grade 4 Students
28
46
Grade 5 Students
37
35
Grade 6 Students
36
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hardin Northern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hardin Northern Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridgemont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ridgemont Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hardin Northern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hardin Northern Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ridgemont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ridgemont Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hardin Northern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hardin Northern Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ridgemont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ridgemont Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
92%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hardin Northern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hardin Northern Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ridgemont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ridgemont Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hardin Northern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hardin Northern Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ridgemont Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ridgemont Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hardin Northern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hardin Northern Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ridgemont Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ridgemont Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
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48%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ridgemont Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ridgemont Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
13%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridgemont Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ridgemont Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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