Southwest Licking Local School District
School District · Pataskala, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,924
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,924
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#372 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,739
$2,918 vs Ohio median
District size
4,924 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Southwest Licking Local ranks #372 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Southwest Licking Local's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Etna Elementary (8.7/10), Pataskala Elementary School (7.9/10), and Watkins Intermediate School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Southwest Licking Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etna Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Pataskala Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Watkins Intermediate School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Watkins Memorial High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Watkins Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Kirkersville Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Swl Digital Academy | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southwest Licking Local
Southwest Licking Local is a Pataskala, Ohio school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 4,924 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.2:1. District-level spending was $11,739 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Southwest Licking Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Etna Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Southwest Licking Local students show an average math proficiency of 73.2% and ELA proficiency of 73.6%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Southwest Licking Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southwest Licking Local with test data.
Schools in Southwest Licking Local
8 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Pataskala
- Total Enrollment
- 4,924
- Teachers (FTE)
- 244
- District spending per student
- $11,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southwest Licking Local?
Southwest Licking Local has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Southwest Licking Local?
The average composite rating for Southwest Licking Local is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Southwest Licking Local?
Southwest Licking Local's district-level spending was $11,739 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southwest Licking Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southwest Licking Local is 20.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southwest Licking Local?
Etna Elementary is the highest-rated school in Southwest Licking Local with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Southwest Licking Local?
Across schools in Southwest Licking Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Southwest Licking Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Southwest Licking Local has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 73.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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