Very Good
#961 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 28% in state
Mt Orab Primary Elementary School
Elementary School · Western Brown Local · Mount Orab, OH
A Western Brown Local elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
474 W Main St, Mount Orab, OH 45154
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt Orab Primary Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mt Orab Primary Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated805/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Orab), 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
$77,345
Median home value
$185,100
Median rent
$859/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45154; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Western Brown Local
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamersville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | Not available | 572 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Western Brown Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt Orab Primary Elementary School is listed in Western Brown Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt Orab Primary Elementary School
Mt Orab Primary Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mount Orab, OH, part of Western Brown Local, serving approximately 769 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #961 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt Orab Primary Elementary School
What grades does Mt Orab Primary Elementary School serve?
Mt Orab Primary Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Mt Orab Primary Elementary School?
Mt Orab Primary Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 769 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Orab Primary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Orab Primary Elementary School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt Orab Primary Elementary School rank in OH?
Mt Orab Primary Elementary School ranks #961 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Mt Orab Primary Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt Orab Primary Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Orab Primary Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt Orab Primary Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mt Orab Primary Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mt Orab Primary Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt Orab Primary Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mt Orab Primary Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt Orab Primary Elementary School?
66.1% of students at Mt Orab Primary Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 769
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Brown County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (937) 444-2528
- Area population (ZIP 45154)
- 9,094
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 45154; 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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