Big Walnut Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,191 students in Big Walnut Local School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Ohio.
Public Elementary Schools in Big Walnut Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Big Walnut Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.54
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,453 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
69 Students
31,149 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
189 Students
83,318 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
70 Students
197,902 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
3,673 Students
718,962 Students
% White Students
88%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
166 Students
72,252 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
120
28,761
# Students in K Grade:
301
114,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
307
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
303
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
330
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
331
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
317
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
302
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
310
91,727
# Students in 8th Grade:
325
91,466
# Students in 9th Grade:
343
13,695
# Students in 10th Grade:
289
12,389
# Students in 11th Grade:
318
13,830
# Students in 12th Grade:
276
12,990
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,809 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,299 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,172 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in OH)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
