232 Tuscarawas Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
West Elementary School serves 216 students in grades 4.
West Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 4
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in OH
  • Math Proficiency
    : 68% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

West Elementary School's student population of 216 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4
Total Students
216 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

West Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
Overall Testing Rank
#941 out of 3137 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
15%
6%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
81%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Elementary School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).

How many students attend West Elementary School?

216 students attend West Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of West Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of West Elementary School?

West Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does West Elementary School offer ?

West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4

What school district is West Elementary School part of?

West Elementary School is part of New Philadelphia City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 4
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 68% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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