West Muskingum Local School District
School District · Zanesville, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,477
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,477
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Evaluating West Muskingum Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Muskingum 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.
West Muskingum Elementary School
Zanesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Muskingum Middle School
Zanesville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Muskingum High School
Zanesville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#543 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,477
$4,180 vs Ohio median
District size
1,606 students
Typical than Ohio median
The short answer
West Muskingum Local ranks #543 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. West Muskingum Local's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Muskingum Elementary School (6.8/10), West Muskingum Middle School (5.0/10), and West Muskingum High School (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in West Muskingum Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Muskingum Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | West Muskingum Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 3 | West Muskingum High School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Muskingum Local
West Muskingum Local is a Zanesville, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,606 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.8:1. The district invests $10,477 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, West Muskingum Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Muskingum Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, West Muskingum Local students show an average math proficiency of 64.8% and ELA proficiency of 73.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West Muskingum Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Muskingum Local with test data.
Schools in West Muskingum Local
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Zanesville
- Total Enrollment
- 1,606
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Muskingum Local?
West Muskingum Local has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Muskingum Local?
The average composite rating for West Muskingum Local is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Muskingum Local?
West Muskingum Local spends $10,477 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Muskingum Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Muskingum Local is 19.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Muskingum Local?
West Muskingum Elementary School is the highest-rated school in West Muskingum Local with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in West Muskingum Local?
Across schools in West Muskingum Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Muskingum Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
West Muskingum Local has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 3 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.2%
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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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