Below Average
#2980 of 3,441 schools in OH
Mt. Healthy South Elementary School
Elementary School · Mt Healthy City · Cincinnati, OH
A Mt Healthy City elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1743 Adams Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt. Healthy South Elementary School score 23% 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 12 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 Mt. Healthy South 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. Open the Cincinnati map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cincinnati), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,140
Median home value
$164,900
Median rent
$1,118/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45231; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Mt. Healthy Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 2–12 | 0.2 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| North College Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| North College Hill Trojan Way Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 1–12 | 1.4 mi | 101 | 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.
Mt Healthy City
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,952NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt. Healthy South Elementary School is listed in Mt Healthy City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt. Healthy South Elementary School
Mt. Healthy South Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Mt Healthy City, serving approximately 595 students in grades 1st-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,980 of 3,441 schools in OH.
State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt. Healthy South Elementary School
What grades does Mt. Healthy South Elementary School serve?
Mt. Healthy South Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Mt. Healthy South Elementary School?
Mt. Healthy South Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Healthy South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Healthy South Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt. Healthy South Elementary School rank in OH?
Mt. Healthy South Elementary School ranks #2,980 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Mt. Healthy South Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt. Healthy South Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Mt. Healthy South Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Healthy South Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mt. Healthy South Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mt. Healthy South Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt. Healthy South Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mt. Healthy South Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.1%
- Phone
- (513) 728-4683
- Area population (ZIP 45231)
- 40,852
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 45231; 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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