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Margaretta Elementary School

Summary:

Margaretta Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Castalia, Ohio, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 521. The school is part of the Margaretta Local District, which is ranked 259 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Margaretta Elementary School has consistently performed well on Ohio State Tests, with high proficiency rates in subjects like Mathematics and English Language Arts across grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students achieved proficiency rates of 84.1%, 100%, and 74% respectively in Mathematics, outperforming the state average. The school has also shown strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, and students with disabilities, ranking in the top 350-500 Ohio elementary schools for these subgroups. While Margaretta Elementary School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates over the past few years, reaching 17.0% in 2022-2023, the school still performs better than the state average in this metric.

Compared to nearby schools, Margaretta Elementary School outperforms many in academic metrics, such as proficiency rates on state tests. For example, in 5th-grade Science, Margaretta Elementary School had a 65.4% proficiency rate in 2023-2024, compared to 45.9% at Monroeville Elementary School and 75% at Danbury Elementary School. Additionally, Margaretta Elementary School's spending per student ($10,090 in 2018-2019) is higher than the state average and some of the nearby schools, such as Monroeville Elementary School ($8,858) and Monroe Preparatory Academy ($7,238).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5906 Bogart Rd W
       Castalia, OH  44824-9714

(419) 684-5357

District: Margaretta Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
341st of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,421 Help


Students who attend Margaretta Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Margaretta High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  548

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.5%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.2% Help


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Compare Details Margaretta Elementary School ranks better than 78.4% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.13. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Margaretta Elementary School is 17.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Margaretta Elementary School is $12,421.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Margaretta Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Margaretta Elementary School 341st of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Margaretta Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Margaretta Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Margaretta Local 259th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Margaretta Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Margaretta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.75 526th 1471 64.2%
2005 63.01 628th 1501 58.2%
2006 54.63 848th 1504 43.6%
2007 53.94 948th 1609 41.1%
2008 60.21 792nd 1582 49.9%
2009 62.78 763rd 1610 52.6%
2010 60.55 852nd 1662 48.7%
2011 75.28 391st 1686 76.8%
2012 64.58 785th 1709 54.1%
2013 68.52 668th 1701 60.7%
2014 66.92 730th 1687 56.7%
2015 63.60 749th 1684 55.5%
2016 69.08 626th 1678 62.7%
2017 70.05 595th 1651 64.0%
2018 67.62 645th 1636 60.6%
2019 75.82 423rd 1676 74.8%
2021 70.02 568th 1610 64.7%
2022 66.12 644th 1588 59.4%
2023 76.37 407th 1596 74.5%
2024 79.13 341st 1577 78.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Margaretta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.95 335th 856 60.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Margaretta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.59 720th 1465 50.9%
2019 70.53 392nd 1465 73.2%
2021 60.97 546th 1404 61.1%
2022 55.41 672nd 1419 52.6%
2023 74.85 300th 1447 79.3%
2024 68.44 445th 1484 70.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Margaretta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.04 659th 1518 56.6%
2019 72.74 455th 1502 69.7%
2021 62.01 618th 1467 57.9%
2022 58.97 714th 1488 52.0%
2023 68.79 528th 1483 64.4%
2024 76.11 359th 1466 75.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Margaretta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.50 405th 1021 60.3%
2019 70.69 196th 956 79.5%
2021 70.28 137th 765 82.1%
2022 57.00 270th 824 67.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Margaretta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.11 555th 1536 63.9%
2019 78.66 325th 1535 78.8%
2021 69.77 502nd 1499 66.5%
2022 66.71 589th 1518 61.2%
2023 77.94 345th 1498 77.0%
2024 77.77 346th 1485 76.7%
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Rank History for White students at Margaretta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.99 684th 1309 47.7%
2019 70.22 399th 1271 68.6%
2021 57.48 588th 1249 52.9%
2022 43.41 824th 1242 33.7%
2023 64.84 476th 1215 60.8%
2024 65.38 451st 1190 62.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Margaretta Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 302 1 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1989 295 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1990 290 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1991 295 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1992 354 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1993 344 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 346
1994 373 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1995 380 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1996 380 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1997 358 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1998 371 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1999 358 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2000 349 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2001 353 2 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2002 332 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 3 341
2003 332 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 3 341
2004 314 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 318
2005 333 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 2 339
2006 321 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 4 328
2007 311 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 6 319
2008 304 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 5 314
2009 662 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 14 683
2010 618 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 9 632
2011 548 0 1 30 3 0 15 0 597
2012 483 0 1 16 2 0 8 0 510
2013 485 1 1 18 2 0 17 0 524
2014 535 0 0 20 2 0 16 0 573
2015 526 0 0 24 3 4 17 0 574
2016 502 2 0 28 3 3 16 0 554
2017 493 2 0 27 2 3 17 0 544
2018 499 0 0 26 2 2 18 0 547
2019 509 1 0 19 2 0 26 0 557
2020 524 3 1 18 0 0 23 0 569
2021 488 3 0 23 0 0 17 0 531
2022 465 3 0 17 1 0 18 0 504
2023 485 2 1 23 0 0 10 0 521
2024 496 4 1 25 1 0 21 0 548

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 Margaretta Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 312 15.0 20.8 0
1989 306 16.0 19.1 n/a
1990 293 15.0 19.5 n/a
1991 298 16.0 18.6 n/a
1992 357 15.0 23.8 12
1993 346 16.0 21.6 12.8
1994 377 18.0 20.9 13.8
1995 388 19.0 20.4 14.9
1996 388 19.0 20.4 14.9
1997 367 18.0 20.4 14.4
1998 377 18.0 20.9 16.4
1999 361 17.0 21.2 24.7
2000 352 17.0 20.7 23.9
2001 362 16.0 22.6 24.3
2002 341 20.0 17.1 23.7
2003 341 20.0 17.1 23.7
2004 318 18.0 17.7 24
2005 339 19.0 17.8 22.3
2006 328 20.0 16.4 24.7
2007 319 18.0 17.7 27.8
2008 314 15.0 20.9 n/a
2009 683 32.5 21.0 6.7
2010 632 30.0 21.0 6.9
2011 597 31.0 19.2 39.4
2012 510 31.0 16.4 41.4
2013 524 30.0 17.4 46
2014 573 29.2 19.5 40
2015 574 n/a n/a 41.8
2016 554 28.0 19.7 38.3
2017 544 29.0 18.7 34.9
2018 547 29.0 18.8 38.6
2019 557 30.0 18.5 36.4
2020 569 28.0 20.3 39.2
2021 531 29.0 18.3 n/a
2022 504 28.0 18.0 n/a
2023 521 30.0 17.3 29.9
2024 548 32.0 17.1 43.2

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 Margaretta Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 312 15.0 20.8 0
1989 306 16.0 19.1 n/a
1990 293 15.0 19.5 n/a
1991 298 16.0 18.6 n/a
1992 357 15.0 23.8 12
1993 346 16.0 21.6 12.8
1994 377 18.0 20.9 13.8
1995 388 19.0 20.4 14.9
1996 388 19.0 20.4 14.9
1997 367 18.0 20.4 14.4
1998 377 18.0 20.9 16.4
1999 361 17.0 21.2 24.7
2000 352 17.0 20.7 23.9
2001 362 16.0 22.6 24.3
2002 341 20.0 17.1 23.7
2003 341 20.0 17.1 23.7
2004 318 18.0 17.7 24
2005 339 19.0 17.8 22.3
2006 328 20.0 16.4 24.7
2007 319 18.0 17.7 27.8
2008 314 15.0 20.9 n/a
2009 683 32.5 21.0 6.7
2010 632 30.0 21.0 6.9
2011 597 31.0 19.2 39.4
2012 510 31.0 16.4 41.4
2013 524 30.0 17.4 46
2014 573 29.2 19.5 40
2015 574 n/a n/a 41.8
2016 554 28.0 19.7 38.3
2017 544 29.0 18.7 34.9
2018 547 29.0 18.8 38.6
2019 557 30.0 18.5 36.4
2020 569 28.0 20.3 39.2
2021 531 29.0 18.3 n/a
2022 504 28.0 18.0 n/a
2023 521 30.0 17.3 29.9
2024 548 32.0 17.1 43.2

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 Margaretta Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,090
2022 $12,550
2023 $13,015
2024 $12,421

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Margaretta 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 423rd of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 407th of 1596 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Margaretta Elementary School)75.772.6
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Margaretta Local)75.772.6
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Margaretta Elementary School)8065.8
 14.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Margaretta Local)8065.8
 14.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Margaretta Elementary School)91.996.1
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Margaretta Local)91.996.1
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Margaretta Elementary School)68.680.5
 11.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Margaretta Local)68.680.5
 11.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Margaretta Elementary School)80.373.4
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Margaretta Local)80.373.4
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Margaretta Elementary School)89.581
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Margaretta Local)89.581
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Margaretta Elementary School)76.373.4
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Margaretta Local)76.373.4
 2.9%
   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 Students557521
 6.5%
African American12
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic1923
 21.1%
Pacific Islander00
White509485
 4.7%
Two or More Races2610
 61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.4%29.9%
 6.5%

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Students at Margaretta Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Margaretta Elementary School ranks 341st of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 548 students attended Margaretta Elementary School.

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

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