6.1avg / 10

Western Local School District

School District · Latham, Ohio

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 695

Teachers (FTE): 35

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

695

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.9:1

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

695

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.9:1

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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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Western High School	6.6 / 10	High	—	281
2	Western Elementary School	6.6 / 10	Middle	—	153
3	Western Primary	5.2 / 10	Elementary	—	261

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. District-level spending was $21,924 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

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 Proficiency46.7%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency51.3%

School

State

Not reported

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

Schools in Western Local

3 schools

Elementary Schools1

Western Primary

2615.2

Middle Schools1

Western Elementary School

1536.6

High Schools1

Western High School

2816.6

District Details

State: Ohio
City: Latham
Total Enrollment: 695
Teachers (FTE): 35
District spending per student: $21,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 31.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 district spending per student in Western Local?

Western Local's district-level spending was $21,924 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 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%

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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.