Excellent
#305 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 9% in state
Black River Education Center Elementary School
Elementary School · Black River Local · Sullivan, OH
A Black River Local elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
257 County Road 40, Sullivan, OH 44880
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Black River Education Center Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Black River Education Center Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low142/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,118
Median home value
$237,400
College educated
9.4%
Homeownership
94.7%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44880; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Black River Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Black River Education Center Elementary School is listed in Black River Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Black River Education Center Elementary School
Black River Education Center Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sullivan, OH, part of Black River Local, serving approximately 487 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #305 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black River Education Center Elementary School
What grades does Black River Education Center Elementary School serve?
Black River Education Center Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Black River Education Center Elementary School?
Black River Education Center Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black River Education Center Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black River Education Center Elementary School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Black River Education Center Elementary School rank in OH?
Black River Education Center Elementary School ranks #305 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Black River Education Center Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Black River Education Center Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Black River Education Center Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Black River Education Center Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Black River Education Center Elementary School a charter school?
No, Black River Education Center Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Black River Education Center Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Black River Education Center Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ashland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (419) 736-2161
- Area population (ZIP 44880)
- 3,131
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44880; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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