Excellent
#406 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 12% in state
Wise Elementary School
Middle School · East Holmes Local · Charm, OH
An East Holmes Local middle school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 159, Charm, OH 44617
- Math 85% proficient (2022)
- Reading 80% proficient (2022)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wise Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wise Elementary School 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average266/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
East Holmes Local
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wise Elementary School is listed in East Holmes Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wise Elementary School
Wise Elementary School is a public middle school in Charm, OH, part of East Holmes Local, serving approximately 77 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #406 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wise Elementary School
What grades does Wise Elementary School serve?
Wise Elementary School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Wise Elementary School?
Wise Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wise Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wise Elementary School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wise Elementary School rank in OH?
Wise Elementary School ranks #406 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Wise Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wise Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Wise Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wise Elementary School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wise Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wise Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wise Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wise Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wise Elementary School?
11.7% of students at Wise Elementary School 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Holmes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.2%
- Phone
- (330) 893-2505
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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