Is West Elementary School a good school?

West Elementary School ranks 577 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 278 students attended West Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of West Elementary School?

Students at West Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of West Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Morgan Junior High School High : Morgan High School

West Elementary School

Summary:

West Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 278 students in grades PK-6 in Malta, Ohio, which is part of the Morgan Local School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic measures, but it also faces challenges in addressing chronic absenteeism and ensuring equitable outcomes for all student subgroups.

One key differentiator for West Elementary is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.17%) compared to the state average. This contrasts with the nearby Foxfire Intermediate School, which has a more diverse student population. Academically, West Elementary excels, with 81.8% of 4th and 6th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, outpacing the district and state. However, the school's gifted and talented program appears to be an area of weakness, ranking in the bottom 25% of Ohio elementary schools.

While West Elementary serves a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, these students are performing well academically, with the school ranking in the top 28% of Ohio elementary schools for this subgroup. However, there are notable differences in the performance of male and female students, with male students ranking in the top 28% and female students in the top 46%. This suggests the school may need to examine its instructional practices and support systems to ensure equitable outcomes. Interestingly, the nearby Foxfire Intermediate School has a lower student-teacher ratio and lower per-student spending compared to West Elementary, which could be an area for the school to explore as a way to potentially benefit student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

9675 State Route 37
Malta, OH 43758-9727

(740) 342-4873

District: Morgan Local

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

Students who attend West Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Morgan Junior High School
High:	Morgan High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 278

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Hispanic:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.2%

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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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West Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Elementary School 577^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See West Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Morgan Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Morgan Local 443^rd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at West Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	43.37	979^th	1471	33.4%
2005	45.38	974^th	1501	35.1%
2006	57.75	781^st	1504	48.1%
2007	55.25	915^th	1609	43.1%
2008	57.87	850^th	1582	46.3%
2009	52.37	1009^th	1610	37.3%
2010	50.54	1062^nd	1662	36.1%
2011	61.92	852^nd	1686	49.5%
2012	67.25	693^rd	1709	59.4%
2013	68.42	669^th	1701	60.7%
2014	59.93	929^th	1687	44.9%
2015	66.40	664^th	1684	60.6%
2016	73.99	477^th	1678	71.6%
2017	70.06	594^th	1651	64.0%
2018	74.00	473^rd	1636	71.1%
2019	68.07	633^rd	1676	62.2%
2021	53.31	881^st	1610	45.3%
2022	51.10	910^th	1588	42.7%
2023	65.27	666^th	1596	58.3%
2024	68.22	577^th	1577	63.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	86.39	80^th	1465	94.5%
2019	82.39	144^th	1465	90.2%
2021	70.08	380^th	1404	72.9%
2022	66.96	455^th	1419	67.9%
2023	67.74	442^nd	1447	69.5%
2024	69.58	415^th	1484	72.0%

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Rank History for Female students at West Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	74.96	384^th	1518	74.7%
2019	71.22	494^th	1502	67.1%
2021	46.75	861^st	1467	41.3%
2022	46.71	897^th	1488	39.7%
2023	63.56	630^th	1483	57.5%
2024	60.27	672^nd	1466	54.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	40.50	655^th	759	13.7%
2019	42.30	91^st	126	27.8%

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Rank History for Male students at West Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	65.94	596^th	1536	61.2%
2019	63.58	691^st	1535	55.0%
2021	48.62	856^th	1499	42.9%
2022	49.87	874^th	1518	42.4%
2023	65.15	609^th	1498	59.3%
2024	74.89	410^th	1485	72.4%

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Rank History for White students at West Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	61.20	560^th	1309	57.2%
2019	57.27	643^rd	1271	49.4%
2021	32.00	935^th	1249	25.1%
2022	30.90	963^rd	1242	22.5%
2023	55.18	616^th	1215	49.3%
2024	53.17	642^nd	1190	46.1%

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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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	369	9	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	5	385
2003	369	9	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	5	385
2004	370	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	384
2005	350	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	9	369
2006	363	16	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	11	393
2007	371	8	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	16	399
2008	342	7	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	15	369
2009	371	6	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	12	394
2010	351	7	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	12	374
2011	346	6	0	1	1	0	8	0	362
2012	319	2	1	1	0	0	12	0	335
2013	298	2	0	1	0	1	8	0	310
2014	284	3	0	1	0	1	13	0	302
2015	303	4	0	2	0	0	17	0	326
2016	294	5	0	2	0	1	16	0	318
2017	291	4	0	1	0	1	21	0	318
2018	295	1	1	0	0	0	16	0	313
2019	281	1	1	3	0	0	17	0	303
2020	276	0	2	0	0	0	12	0	290
2021	273	3	2	0	0	0	10	0	288
2022	257	3	2	1	0	0	10	0	273
2023	259	0	2	5	0	0	12	0	278

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 West Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	385	31.0	12.4	50.3
2003	385	31.0	12.4	50.3
2004	384	27.0	14.2	51.4
2005	369	29.9	12.3	55.3
2006	393	29.9	13.1	57.1
2007	399	24.5	16.3	57.7
2008	369	29.0	12.7	n/a
2009	394	29.0	13.6	59.4
2010	374	26.0	14.3	61.3
2011	362	24.0	15.0	65.2
2012	335	22.0	15.2	62.1
2013	310	20.0	15.5	66.5
2014	302	23.0	13.1	63.6
2015	326	n/a	n/a	60.7
2016	318	20.0	15.9	56.6
2017	318	21.5	14.7	56.3
2018	313	21.0	14.9	n/a
2019	303	21.0	14.4	n/a
2020	290	21.0	13.8	n/a
2021	288	21.0	13.7	n/a
2022	273	20.0	13.6	n/a
2023	278	17.0	16.3	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 West Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	385	31.0	12.4	50.3
2003	385	31.0	12.4	50.3
2004	384	27.0	14.2	51.4
2005	369	29.9	12.3	55.3
2006	393	29.9	13.1	57.1
2007	399	24.5	16.3	57.7
2008	369	29.0	12.7	n/a
2009	394	29.0	13.6	59.4
2010	374	26.0	14.3	61.3
2011	362	24.0	15.0	65.2
2012	335	22.0	15.2	62.1
2013	310	20.0	15.5	66.5
2014	302	23.0	13.1	63.6
2015	326	n/a	n/a	60.7
2016	318	20.0	15.9	56.6
2017	318	21.5	14.7	56.3
2018	313	21.0	14.9	n/a
2019	303	21.0	14.4	n/a
2020	290	21.0	13.8	n/a
2021	288	21.0	13.7	n/a
2022	273	20.0	13.6	n/a
2023	278	17.0	16.3	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,935
2022	$11,479
2023	$13,236

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 633^rd of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 666^th of 1596 Elementary schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Elementary School)	66.7	61.4	5.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Morgan Local)	78.5	66.7	11.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary School)	69.4	43.2	26.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morgan Local)	75	53.8	21.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Elementary School)	88.4	74.2	14.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Morgan Local)	90.4	68.2	22.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary School)	69.8	58.1	11.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan Local)	67.5	59.8	7.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (West Elementary School)	61.1	77.4	16.3%
5th Grade Science (Morgan Local)	71.2	64.6	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Elementary School)	66.7	71	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Morgan Local)	76.6	56.6	20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary School)	75	67.7	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan Local)	76.8	70.7	6.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Elementary School)	78.9	71.8	7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Morgan Local)	65.1	57.5	7.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary School)	78.9	79.5	0.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan Local)	71.2	62.5	8.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	303	278	8.3%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	281	259	7.8%
Two or More Races	17	12	29.4%

Schools Near West Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Total
West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	9675 State Route 37	Malta	43758	Morgan County	Morgan Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 342-4873	278	17	16.3	43.2%	259 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	68.2	577^th of 1577 public elementary schools	63.4%		65.3	666^th of 1596 public elementary schools	58.3%	89	71.0	63.6	81.8	74.2	81.8	61.8	56.8	74.2	72.7	$13,236
Crooksville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	12400 Tunnel Hill Rd	Crooksville	43731	Perry County	Crooksville Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 982-7010	459	16	28.8		445 (96.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	49.9	928^th of 1577 public elementary schools	41.2%		41.3	1039^th of 1596 public elementary schools	34.9%	111		55.4	57.7			73.8	56.3			$9,559
East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4265 N State Route 376 NW	McConnelsville	43756	Morgan County	Morgan Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 962-3361	310	18	17.2		275 (88.7%)	6 (1.9%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.7%)	43.4	999^th of 1577 public elementary schools	36.7%		60.6	760^th of 1596 public elementary schools	52.4%	239	66.7	33.3	64.5	61.1	38.6	40.5	61.3	63.9	47.7	$11,926
Millcreek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10397 State Route 155 SE	Corning	43730	Perry County	Southern Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 721-0522	362	26	13.9		347 (95.9%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	37.2	1067^th of 1577 public elementary schools	32.3%		48.8	947^th of 1596 public elementary schools	40.7%	120	54.0	42.1	25.0	28.6	45.5	57.9	55.6	66.0	54.8	$13,057
Roseville Elementary School	Public	K-6	35 Elm St	Roseville	43777	Muskingum County	Franklin Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 674-5203	232	17	13.7	70.3%	217 (93.5%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	32.1	1111^th of 1577 public elementary schools	29.5%		34.1	1099^th of 1596 public elementary schools	31.1%	12	55.6	31.0	73.9	47.2	26.7	44.8	47.8	61.1	20.0	$11,826
New Lexington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2550 Panther Dr NE	New Lexington	43764	Perry County	New Lexington School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 342-2556	430	25	17.2		414 (96.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	31.3	1120^th of 1577 public elementary schools	29.0%		39.4	1055^th of 1596 public elementary schools	33.9%	65	36.2	52.6	37.1	31.9		74.7	32.3	60.9		$12,441
South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3555 State Route 792	Stockport	43787	Morgan County	Morgan Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 559-2377	281	19	14.7		229 (81.5%)	15 (5.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (12.8%)	55.2	845^th of 1577 public elementary schools	46.4%		56.2	854^th of 1596 public elementary schools	46.5%	9	20.5	71.9	90.6	17.9	69.6	50.0	78.1	61.5	87.0	$11,889
Trimble Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18500 Jacksonville Rd	Glouster	45732	Athens County	Trimble Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 767-2810	344	26	13.2		331 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	30.4	1126^th of 1577 public elementary schools	28.6%		29.1	1163^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	27.1%	37	62.1	50.0	40.4	37.9		47.4	55.3	36.2		$13,508
Maysville Elementary School	Public	K-5	3850 Panther Dr	Zanesville	43701	Muskingum County	Maysville Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 454-4490	807	47	17.1		723 (89.6%)	10 (1.2%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (8.4%)	66.4	618^th of 1577 public elementary schools	60.8%		71.2	538^th of 1596 public elementary schools	66.3%	80	82.7	56.1	77.1	65.5		66.4	71.8	77.7		$10,674
Duncan Falls Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	397 Oak St	Duncan Falls	43734	Muskingum County	Franklin Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 674-5211	680	43	15.8	41.6%	653 (96.0%)	4 (0.6%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.9%)	58	797^th of 1577 public elementary schools	49.5%		67.2	623^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	61.0%	174	60.3	68.5	70.9	57.8		69.4	60.0	69.0		$10,305

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