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6.1 avg / 10

Western Local School District

School District · Latham, Ohio

Students: 695
Teachers (FTE): 35

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,924

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.9:1

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Evaluating Western Local?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Western Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Western High School

6.6/10

Latham · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Western Elementary School

6.6/10

Latham · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Western Primary

5.2/10

Latham · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Ohio rank

#452 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,924

+$7,267 vs Ohio median

District size

695 students

Smaller than Ohio median

The short answer

Western Local ranks #452 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Western Local's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Western High School (6.6/10), Western Elementary School (6.6/10), and Western Primary (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Western 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 Western High School 6.6 / 10
2 Western Elementary School 6.6 / 10
3 Western Primary 5.2 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Western Local

Western Local is a Latham, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 695 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.9:1. The district invests $21,924 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Western Local demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Western Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.

In standardized testing, Western Local students show an average math proficiency of 46.7% and ELA proficiency of 51.3%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Western Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 46.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 51.3%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Western Local with test data.

Schools in Western Local

3 schools

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Latham
Total Enrollment
695
Teachers (FTE)
35
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Western Local?

Western 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 Western Local?

The average composite rating for Western Local is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Western Local?

Western Local spends $21,924 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Western Local?

The average student-teacher ratio in Western Local is 19.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Western Local?

Western Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Western Local with a composite score of 6.6/10.

What are the test scores in Western Local?

Across schools in Western Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Western Local compare to other districts in Ohio?

Western Local has an average school rating of 6.1/10 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
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
46.7%
ELA Proficiency
51.3%

Resources

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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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