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#2543 of 3,441 schools in OH
Western Primary
Elementary School · Western Local · Latham, OH
A Western Local elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7959 State Route 124, Latham, OH 45646
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 29:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Western Primary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Western Primary 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,082/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
8.8%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
50%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Western Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western Primary is listed in Western Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Primary
Western Primary is a public elementary school in Latham, OH, part of Western Local, serving approximately 261 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 29:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,543 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Primary
What grades does Western Primary serve?
Western Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Western Primary?
Western Primary has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Primary is 29:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Primary rank in OH?
Western Primary ranks #2,543 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Western Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Western Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Primary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Western Primary a charter school?
No, Western Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Primary a Title I school?
No, Western Primary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pike County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (740) 493-3113
- Area population (ZIP 45646)
- 174
- Area median age
- 60
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 45646; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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