Excellent
#365 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 11% in state
West Branch Early Learning Center
Elementary School · West Branch Local · Salem, OH
A West Branch Local elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14405 Pricetown Rd, Salem, OH 44460
- Math 82% proficient (2019)
- Reading 67% proficient (2019)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Branch Early Learning Center score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2016, to 75% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Branch Early Learning Center 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 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,604/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$59,882
Median home value
$153,200
Median rent
$770/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B L Miller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | 4.0 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Salem Wesleyan AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Buckeye Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–2 | 4.9 mi | 434 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Branch Local
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,168NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Branch Early Learning Center is listed in West Branch Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Branch Early Learning Center
West Branch Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in Salem, OH, part of West Branch Local, serving approximately 385 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #365 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Branch Early Learning Center
What grades does West Branch Early Learning Center serve?
West Branch Early Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend West Branch Early Learning Center?
West Branch Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Branch Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Branch Early Learning Center 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 West Branch Early Learning Center rank in OH?
West Branch Early Learning Center ranks #365 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is West Branch Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
West Branch Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 West Branch Early Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Branch Early Learning Center has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is West Branch Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, West Branch Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Branch Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, West Branch Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Branch Early Learning Center?
52.2% of students at West Branch Early Learning Center 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 385
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mahoning County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (330) 938-4500
- Area population (ZIP 44460)
- 25,289
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 44460; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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