Below Average
#2769 of 3,441 schools in OH
East Portsmouth Elementary
Elementary School · Portsmouth City · Sciotoville, OH
A Portsmouth City elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5929 Harding Ave, Sciotoville, OH 45662
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Portsmouth Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 East Portsmouth Elementary 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average665/100K
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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
$37,345
Median home value
$98,100
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
53.1%
Poverty rate
32.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45662; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sciotoville Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Stanton Primary Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–3 | 2.4 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Wheelersburg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–3 | 3.8 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Mckell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 473 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Portsmouth City
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,597NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Portsmouth Elementary is listed in Portsmouth City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Portsmouth Elementary
East Portsmouth Elementary is a public elementary school in Sciotoville, OH, part of Portsmouth City, serving approximately 160 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,769 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Portsmouth Elementary
What grades does East Portsmouth Elementary serve?
East Portsmouth Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend East Portsmouth Elementary?
East Portsmouth Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Portsmouth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Portsmouth Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Portsmouth Elementary rank in OH?
East Portsmouth Elementary ranks #2,769 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is East Portsmouth Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
East Portsmouth Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 East Portsmouth Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Portsmouth Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Portsmouth Elementary a charter school?
No, East Portsmouth Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Portsmouth Elementary a Title I school?
No, East Portsmouth Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 160
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Scioto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (740) 776-6444
- Area population (ZIP 45662)
- 26,972
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 45662; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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