Smith Elementary School serves 275 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
275 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
5%
17%
White
80%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Smith Elementary School?
275 students attend Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Smith Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Smith Elementary School?
Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Smith Elementary School offer ?
Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Smith Elementary School part of?
Smith Elementary School is part of Massillon City School District.
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