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#2549 of 3,441 schools in OH
Whittier Early Childhood Center
School · Sidney City · Sidney, OH
A Sidney City school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
425 Belmont St, Sidney, OH 45365
- Math 72% proficient (2019)
- Reading 67% proficient (2019)
- 29.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whittier Early Childhood Center score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 5 points since 2016, reaching 70% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Whittier Early Childhood 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,407/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sidney), 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
$66,044
Median home value
$173,000
Median rent
$899/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45365; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Angels SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Fairlawn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 276 | 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.
Sidney City
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whittier Early Childhood Center is listed in Sidney City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whittier Early Childhood Center
Whittier Early Childhood Center is a public school in Sidney, OH, part of Sidney City, serving approximately 269 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 29.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,549 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whittier Early Childhood Center
What grades does Whittier Early Childhood Center serve?
Whittier Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Whittier Early Childhood Center?
Whittier Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Early Childhood Center is 29.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whittier Early Childhood Center rank in OH?
Whittier Early Childhood Center ranks #2,549 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Whittier Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Whittier Early Childhood Center 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 Whittier Early Childhood Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whittier Early Childhood Center has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Whittier Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Whittier Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whittier Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Whittier Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Shelby County
- Phone
- (937) 497-2275
- Area population (ZIP 45365)
- 28,955
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 45365; 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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