Watson Elementary School
Tel:
(330)832-8100
- Watson Elementary School serves 355 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 29%.
School Overview
- Watson Elementary School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2013) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 355 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Watson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Watson Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
| Overall School Rank | #543 out of 3,224 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 5% |
| Black | 1% | 16% |
| White | 93% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Perry Local School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Watson Elementary School is Perry High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Edison Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Genoa Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Massillon Genoa Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 356 students
0.8 miles
519 Genoa Ave Sw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330)478-6171 0.8 K-4 356 - Massillon Perry High School Grades: 9-12 | 1532 students
0.9 miles
3737 13th St Sw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330)477-3486 0.9 9-12 1532 - Massillon Edison Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 722 students
1.2 miles
4201 13th St Sw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330)478-6167 1.2 7-8 722 - Massillon Pfeiffer Intermediate School Grades: 4-6 | 738 students
1.3 miles
4315 13th St Sw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330)478-6163 1.3 4-6 738 - Massillon Washington High School Grades: 9-12 | 1205 students
1.6 miles
1 Paul E Brown Dr Se
Massillon, OH 44646
(330)830-3901 1.6 9-12 1205
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