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#829 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 24% in state

St Marys West Intermediate School

Elementary School · St Marys City · Saint Marys, OH

A St Marys City elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1301 W High St, Saint Marys, OH 45885

  • Math 75% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency73% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$13,426
Chronic Absenteeism7%

Students at St Marys West Intermediate School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 73% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
83%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
80%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
80%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

50.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where St Marys West Intermediate 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,054

Median home value

$153,900

Median rent

$882/mo

College educated

16.2%

Homeownership

75.5%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45885; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Rosary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7PK–81.1 mi152Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

St Marys City

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$13,426NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

St Marys West Intermediate School is listed in St Marys City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About St Marys West Intermediate School

St Marys West Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Saint Marys, OH, part of St Marys City, serving approximately 417 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #829 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Marys West Intermediate School

What grades does St Marys West Intermediate School serve?

St Marys West Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend St Marys West Intermediate School?

St Marys West Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Marys West Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Marys West Intermediate School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does St Marys West Intermediate School rank in OH?

St Marys West Intermediate School ranks #829 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is St Marys West Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Marys West Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 St Marys West Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Marys West Intermediate School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is St Marys West Intermediate School a charter school?

No, St Marys West Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is St Marys West Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, St Marys West Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St Marys West Intermediate School?

50.8% of students at St Marys West Intermediate 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
417
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Auglaize County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.0%
Area population (ZIP 45885)
12,744
Area average commute
16.8 min
Area median age
39.7
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 45885; 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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