Merwin Elementary School

Summary:

Merwin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving 609 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the West Clermont Local School District, which has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Merwin Elementary consistently performs above the state and district averages on Ohio State Tests, with strong academic results in science, mathematics, and English language arts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Merwin's 5th-grade students scored 71.4% proficient or better in science, compared to the district average of 68.6% and the state average of 64%. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over time, dropping from a high of 278 in 2017-2018 to 792 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger star rating from 4 to 3 stars. Additionally, Merwin has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.5% in 2019-2020 to 24.3% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Merwin Elementary's academic performance is generally stronger than other schools in the West Clermont Local district, such as Willowville Elementary, Holly Hill Elementary, and Amelia Elementary. However, Merwin's performance lags behind the high-performing schools in the neighboring Forest Hills Local district, such as Wilson Elementary, Summit Elementary, and Ayer Elementary, which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in Ohio.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1040 Gaskins Rd
       Cincinnati, OH  45245-2746


(513) 947-7800

District: West Clermont Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
578th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Merwin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Clermont Middle School
High:    West Clermont High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  609

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.1%
Two or more races:
5.9%
Hispanic:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.8% Help


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Compare Details Merwin Elementary School ranks better than 63.3% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.21. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Merwin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Merwin Elementary School 578th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Merwin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


West Clermont Local:

SchoolDigger ranks West Clermont Local 360th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Merwin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Merwin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.63 55th 1471 96.3%
2005 83.13 139th 1501 90.7%
2006 65.11 596th 1504 60.4%
2007 64.43 686th 1609 57.4%
2008 72.07 457th 1582 71.1%
2009 72.34 445th 1610 72.4%
2010 78.61 271st 1662 83.7%
2011 76.00 357th 1686 78.8%
2012 75.78 383rd 1709 77.6%
2013 77.36 318th 1701 81.3%
2014 72.71 524th 1687 68.9%
2015 72.42 512th 1684 69.6%
2016 75.56 434th 1678 74.1%
2017 73.16 487th 1651 70.5%
2018 80.73 278th 1636 83.0%
2019 77.78 370th 1676 77.9%
2021 72.49 509th 1610 68.4%
2022 69.28 586th 1588 63.1%
2023 70.41 558th 1596 65.0%
2024 68.21 578th 1577 63.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Merwin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.65 744th 856 13.1%
2024 19.25 797th 900 11.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Merwin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.18 111th 1465 92.4%
2019 75.60 292nd 1465 80.1%
2021 73.36 313th 1404 77.7%
2022 52.04 725th 1419 48.9%
2023 54.49 707th 1447 51.1%
2024 61.63 604th 1484 59.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Merwin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.36 285th 1518 81.2%
2019 78.97 272nd 1502 81.9%
2021 67.96 504th 1467 65.6%
2022 69.10 501st 1488 66.3%
2023 71.32 461st 1483 68.9%
2024 71.29 464th 1466 68.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Merwin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.95 118th 1021 88.4%
2019 75.40 154th 956 83.9%
2021 31.29 533rd 765 30.3%
2022 36.62 503rd 824 39.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Merwin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.20 235th 1536 84.7%
2019 76.55 376th 1535 75.5%
2021 70.86 487th 1499 67.5%
2022 65.17 626th 1518 58.8%
2023 67.41 560th 1498 62.6%
2024 63.18 642nd 1485 56.8%
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Rank History for White students at Merwin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.12 311th 1309 76.2%
2019 73.11 332nd 1271 73.9%
2021 58.76 568th 1249 54.5%
2022 55.99 624th 1242 49.8%
2023 57.42 592nd 1215 51.3%
2024 53.69 631st 1190 47.0%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Merwin Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 653 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1989 555 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1990 612 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1991 621 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1992 613 4 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 622
1993 625 6 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1994 619 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1995 691 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1996 691 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1997 681 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1998 706 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1999 716 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2000 690 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2001 710 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 716
2002 676 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 2 684
2003 676 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 2 684
2004 693 3 3 3 0 n/a n/a 6 708
2005 670 3 9 3 0 n/a n/a 7 692
2006 670 5 4 3 0 n/a n/a 11 693
2007 669 3 9 6 0 n/a n/a 8 695
2008 682 3 7 2 0 n/a n/a 13 707
2009 696 2 7 8 0 n/a n/a 13 726
2010 664 4 6 6 0 n/a n/a 18 698
2011 667 0 8 8 1 1 18 0 703
2012 625 8 9 7 0 1 21 0 671
2013 548 5 11 9 0 0 22 0 595
2014 515 3 10 9 0 0 16 0 553
2015 494 5 7 4 0 0 13 0 523
2016 495 5 5 3 0 0 14 0 522
2017 509 6 8 9 0 1 14 0 547
2018 448 11 5 12 0 0 17 0 493
2019 461 9 4 15 1 1 21 0 512
2020 570 10 5 24 1 2 29 0 641
2021 541 16 4 26 2 1 29 0 619
2022 541 21 5 24 2 1 42 0 636
2023 518 15 7 31 1 1 36 0 609

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Merwin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 656 32.0 20.5 0
1989 558 27.0 20.6 n/a
1990 614 27.5 22.3 n/a
1991 623 27.5 22.6 n/a
1992 622 27.0 23.0 5.6
1993 635 27.5 23.1 6.1
1994 627 26.0 24.1 7.3
1995 698 29.5 23.7 7.3
1996 698 29.5 23.7 7.3
1997 687 30.5 22.5 6.6
1998 712 32.8 21.7 6.3
1999 724 34.0 21.3 7.6
2000 697 34.0 20.5 7.7
2001 716 35.5 20.2 6.8
2002 684 36.0 19.0 7.6
2003 684 36.0 19.0 7.6
2004 708 35.0 20.2 10.8
2005 692 36.0 19.2 10.8
2006 693 35.0 19.8 11.1
2007 695 28.0 24.8 12.8
2008 707 32.0 22.1 n/a
2009 726 32.0 22.7 17.3
2010 698 31.5 22.1 22.6
2011 703 32.0 21.9 23.3
2012 671 30.5 22.0 33.1
2013 595 25.5 23.3 37
2014 553 25.0 22.1 34.7
2015 523 n/a n/a 32.1
2016 522 26.0 20.0 31
2017 547 27.8 19.6 34.7
2018 493 27.5 17.9 29.6
2019 512 27.0 18.9 28.3
2020 641 30.6 20.8 34.6
2021 619 29.8 20.7 n/a
2022 636 34.2 18.5 n/a
2023 609 34.3 17.7 32.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Merwin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 656 32.0 20.5 0
1989 558 27.0 20.6 n/a
1990 614 27.5 22.3 n/a
1991 623 27.5 22.6 n/a
1992 622 27.0 23.0 5.6
1993 635 27.5 23.1 6.1
1994 627 26.0 24.1 7.3
1995 698 29.5 23.7 7.3
1996 698 29.5 23.7 7.3
1997 687 30.5 22.5 6.6
1998 712 32.8 21.7 6.3
1999 724 34.0 21.3 7.6
2000 697 34.0 20.5 7.7
2001 716 35.5 20.2 6.8
2002 684 36.0 19.0 7.6
2003 684 36.0 19.0 7.6
2004 708 35.0 20.2 10.8
2005 692 36.0 19.2 10.8
2006 693 35.0 19.8 11.1
2007 695 28.0 24.8 12.8
2008 707 32.0 22.1 n/a
2009 726 32.0 22.7 17.3
2010 698 31.5 22.1 22.6
2011 703 32.0 21.9 23.3
2012 671 30.5 22.0 33.1
2013 595 25.5 23.3 37
2014 553 25.0 22.1 34.7
2015 523 n/a n/a 32.1
2016 522 26.0 20.0 31
2017 547 27.8 19.6 34.7
2018 493 27.5 17.9 29.6
2019 512 27.0 18.9 28.3
2020 641 30.6 20.8 34.6
2021 619 29.8 20.7 n/a
2022 636 34.2 18.5 n/a
2023 609 34.3 17.7 32.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Merwin Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,366
2022 $9,708
2023 $10,199

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Merwin Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 370th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 558th of 1596 Elementary schools
 12.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Merwin Elementary School)83.369.1
 14.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Clermont Local)73.966.5
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Merwin Elementary School)85.974.5
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Clermont Local)74.167.5
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Merwin Elementary School)85.973.3
 12.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Clermont Local)78.266
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Merwin Elementary School)64.872.2
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Clermont Local)73.464.7
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Merwin Elementary School)87.377.8
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (West Clermont Local)75.368.4
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Merwin Elementary School)80.363.3
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Clermont Local)69.957.1
 12.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Merwin Elementary School)83.170.8
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Clermont Local)76.769.4
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students512609
 18.9%
African American915
 66.7%
American Indian11
Asian47
 75%
Hispanic1531
 106.7%
Pacific Islander11
White461518
 12.4%
Two or More Races2136
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.3%32.8%
 4.5%


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Students who attend Merwin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Clermont Middle School
High : West Clermont High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 609 students attended Merwin Elementary School.

Students at Merwin Elementary School are 85% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Merwin Elementary School ranks 578th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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