Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Murlin Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% 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
378 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90-94%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90-94%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
13%
17%
White
75%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Murlin Heights Elementary School?
378 students attend Murlin Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Murlin Heights Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murlin Heights Elementary School?
Murlin Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Murlin Heights Elementary School offer ?
Murlin Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Murlin Heights Elementary School part of?
Murlin Heights Elementary School is part of Vandalia-Butler City School District.
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