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#2063 of 3,441 schools in OH
Whiteoak Junior High School
Middle School · Bright Local · Mowrystown, OH
A Bright Local middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
44 North High Street, Mowrystown, OH 45155
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 26:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whiteoak Junior High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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).
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Where Whiteoak Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average419/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,833
Median home value
$81,800
Median rent
$793/mo
College educated
10.7%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
34.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45155; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bright Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whiteoak Junior High School is listed in Bright Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whiteoak Junior High School
Whiteoak Junior High School is a public middle school in Mowrystown, OH, part of Bright Local, serving approximately 104 students in grades 7th-8th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,063 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whiteoak Junior High School
What grades does Whiteoak Junior High School serve?
Whiteoak Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Whiteoak Junior High School?
Whiteoak Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteoak Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteoak Junior High School is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whiteoak Junior High School rank in OH?
Whiteoak Junior High School ranks #2,063 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Whiteoak Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whiteoak Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Whiteoak Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whiteoak Junior High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Whiteoak Junior High School a charter school?
No, Whiteoak Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whiteoak Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Whiteoak Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 104
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Highland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (937) 442-3114
- Area population (ZIP 45155)
- 522
- Area median age
- 29.9
Official sources & links
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 45155; 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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