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#1052 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 31% in state

Tuslaw Elementary School

Elementary School · Tuslaw Local · Massillon, OH

A Tuslaw Local elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1920 Manchester Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647

  • Math 87% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2022)
  • 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.28 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency86.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+27.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.4:1
District spending per student$12,883

Students at Tuslaw Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 82% recently.

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tuslaw 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,149/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Massillon), 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

$65,974

Median home value

$141,700

Median rent

$946/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

78.3%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44647; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Barbara Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–82.3 mi72Compare →
Gorrell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–32.7 mi392Compare →
Massillon Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–123.8 mi71Compare →
St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–84.0 mi191Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Tuslaw Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$12,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tuslaw Elementary School is listed in Tuslaw Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tuslaw Elementary School

Tuslaw Elementary School is a public elementary school in Massillon, OH, part of Tuslaw Local, serving approximately 470 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,052 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tuslaw Elementary School

What grades does Tuslaw Elementary School serve?

Tuslaw Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Tuslaw Elementary School?

Tuslaw Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuslaw Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tuslaw Elementary School is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tuslaw Elementary School rank in OH?

Tuslaw Elementary School ranks #1,052 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Tuslaw Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tuslaw Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Tuslaw Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tuslaw Elementary School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Tuslaw Elementary School a charter school?

No, Tuslaw Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tuslaw Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Tuslaw Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tuslaw Elementary School?

32.8% of students at Tuslaw 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
470
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Stark County
Area population (ZIP 44647)
17,851
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
43.2
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 44647; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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