Western Reserve Local School District
School District · Berlin Center, Ohio
Avg Rating
8.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,732
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
8.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,732
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Evaluating Western Reserve Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Western Reserve 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.
Western Reserve Elementary School
Berlin Center · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Western Reserve Middle School
Berlin Center · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Western Reserve High School
Berlin Center · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#30 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.4
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,732
+$1,075 vs Ohio median
District size
548 students
Smaller than Ohio median
The short answer
Western Reserve Local ranks #30 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Western Reserve Local's schools with real test data average 8.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Western Reserve Elementary School (9.2/10), Western Reserve Middle School (8.5/10), and Western Reserve High School (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Western Reserve 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 Reserve Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Western Reserve Middle School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Western Reserve High School | 8.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Western Reserve Local
Western Reserve Local is a Berlin Center, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 548 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. The district invests $15,732 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.7/10, Western Reserve Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Western Reserve Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Western Reserve Local students show an average math proficiency of 84.5% and ELA proficiency of 82.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Western Reserve Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Western Reserve Local with test data.
Schools in Western Reserve Local
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Berlin Center
- Total Enrollment
- 548
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Western Reserve Local?
Western Reserve 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 Reserve Local?
The average composite rating for Western Reserve Local is 8.7/10. 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 Reserve Local?
Western Reserve Local spends $15,732 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Western Reserve Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Western Reserve Local is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Western Reserve Local?
Western Reserve Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Western Reserve Local with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Western Reserve Local?
Across schools in Western Reserve Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 84.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 82.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Western Reserve Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Western Reserve Local has an average school rating of 8.7/10 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
- 8.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 84.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 82.3%
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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.
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