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Very Good

#1076 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 31% in state

Whittier Elementary School

Elementary School · Massillon City

1212 10th St NE, Massillon, OH 44646

Enrollment

368

Student-Teacher

19.4:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 3rd

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#1,076 of 3,441

In Massillon

#7 of 22

public schools

In district

#2 of 7

Massillon City

Academic growth

8.1 / 10

Excellent

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Whittier Elementary School

7.4/10

Elementary School in Massillon · grades Kindergarten – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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3.9/10

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6.1/10

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About Whittier Elementary School

Whittier Elementary School is a public elementary school in Massillon, OH, part of Massillon City. Whittier Elementary School serves approximately 368 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-3rd, and has a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Whittier Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,076 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Whittier Elementary School show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 7.4 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.2
  • OH avg 6.7

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$14,215
Chronic Absenteeism25%

Whittier Elementary School — Students at Whittier Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 70.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 72.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
62%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.1/10.

How Whittier Elementary School Compares

See how Whittier Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.4/10
69th percentile in OH
Academic
7.9/10
Very Good
Growth
8.1/10
Excellent
Environment
5.0/10
Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
19 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
25.0%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1212 10th St NE, Massillon, OH 44646

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Whittier Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sauder Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 4.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Watson Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Gorrell Elementary School (rated 7.4/10, 2.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Massillon, see our Massillon schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Massillon Preschool Massillon 0.6 mi 3.9
ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Massillon 0.8 mi 6.1
Washington High School Massillon 1.4 mi 4.5
Amherst Elementary School Massillon 1.7 mi 7.3
Franklin Elementary School Massillon 2.0 mi 6.7
MASSILLON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Massillon 2.1 mi 6.9
Watson Elementary School Massillon 2.1 mi 8.0
Gorrell Elementary School Massillon 2.5 mi 7.4
Indian River (Irjcf) Massillon 3.1 mi 5.0
ST BARBARA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Massillon 2.7 mi 7.0
Genoa Elementary School Massillon 2.8 mi 7.2
Jackson High School Massillon 3.5 mi 7.2
Perry High School Massillon 3.0 mi 5.3
Massillon Junior High School Massillon 3.1 mi 6.1
Massillon Intermediate School Massillon 3.1 mi 5.2
R G Drage Career Technical Ctr Massillon 3.5 mi 4.4
Jackson Memorial Middle School Massillon 4.1 mi 7.2
Sauder Elementary School Massillon 4.2 mi 8.9
Edison Middle School Massillon 3.4 mi 7.3
Pfeiffer Intermediate School Massillon 3.5 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44646 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$66,767

Median Home Value

$181,600

Median Rent

$883/mo

Population

48,283

College Educated

24.7%

Homeownership

67%

Avg Commute

21.5 min

Poverty Rate

11.4%

Median Age

40.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Whittier Elementary School

What grades does Whittier Elementary School serve?

Whittier Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?

Whittier Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Whittier Elementary School rank in OH?

Whittier Elementary School ranks #1,076 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Whittier Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Whittier Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whittier Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Whittier Elementary School a charter school?

No, Whittier Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Whittier Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Whittier Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
46 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
53 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
368
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Stark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.0%

District

Massillon City
District Enrollment
4,089
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,215
District Rank
#2 of 7

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