West Clermont Local School District
School District · Cincinnati, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
7,887
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
7,887
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Evaluating West Clermont Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Clermont Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Clough Pike Elementary School
Cincinnati · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Willowville Elementary School
Batavia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Merwin Elementary School
Cincinnati · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#449 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,422
$2,235 vs Ohio median
District size
7,887 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
West Clermont Local ranks #449 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. West Clermont Local's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Clough Pike Elementary School (8.2/10), Willowville Elementary School (7.3/10), and Merwin Elementary School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.9/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among West Clermont Local schools.
Top-Rated Schools in West Clermont Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clough Pike Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Willowville Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Merwin Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Summerside Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Amelia Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Holly Hill Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Withamsville-tobasco Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | West Clermont Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 9 | West Clermont High School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Clermont Local
West Clermont Local is a Cincinnati, Ohio school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 7,887 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1. District-level spending was $12,422 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, West Clermont Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Clough Pike Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, West Clermont Local students show an average math proficiency of 70.4% and ELA proficiency of 73.4%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West Clermont Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Clermont Local with test data.
Schools in West Clermont Local
9 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Cincinnati
- Total Enrollment
- 7,887
- Teachers (FTE)
- 422
- District spending per student
- $12,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Clermont Local?
West Clermont Local has 9 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Clermont Local?
The average composite rating for West Clermont Local is 6.2/10. 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 West Clermont Local?
West Clermont Local's district-level spending was $12,422 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 West Clermont Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Clermont Local is 18.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Clermont Local?
Clough Pike Elementary School is the highest-rated school in West Clermont Local with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in West Clermont Local?
Across schools in West Clermont Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Clermont Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
West Clermont Local has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 9 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.4%
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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