Excellent
#217 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 6% in state
Waterville Primary School
Elementary School · Anthony Wayne Local · Waterville, OH
An Anthony Wayne Local elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
457 Sycamore Ln, Waterville, OH 43566
- Math 81% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waterville Primary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 87% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 92% (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
16.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waterville Primary 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated734/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waterville), 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
$108,497
Median home value
$283,500
Median rent
$1,378/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43566; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.8 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Monclova Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Monclova Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–4 | 3.3 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Lial Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 3.7 mi | 192 | Compare → |
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.
Anthony Wayne Local
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,803NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waterville Primary School is listed in Anthony Wayne Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterville Primary School
Waterville Primary School is a public elementary school in Waterville, OH, part of Anthony Wayne Local, serving approximately 490 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #217 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterville Primary School
What grades does Waterville Primary School serve?
Waterville Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Waterville Primary School?
Waterville Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterville Primary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterville Primary School rank in OH?
Waterville Primary School ranks #217 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Waterville Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterville Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Waterville Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterville Primary School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waterville Primary School a charter school?
No, Waterville Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterville Primary School a Title I school?
No, Waterville Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterville Primary School?
16.7% of students at Waterville Primary 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
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lucas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (419) 878-2436
- Area population (ZIP 43566)
- 8,350
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 43566; 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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