Boyd E Smith Elementary School

Summary:

Boyd E Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school in Milford, Ohio, serving 489 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Milford Exempted Village School District.

Boyd E Smith Elementary consistently ranks among the top 100 elementary schools in Ohio, with students performing above state and district averages on standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 89.4% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in science, compared to 87.7% for the Milford Exempted Village district and 64% for the state of Ohio. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism rates, from 17.9% in 2020-2021 to 9.5% in 2022-2023, which is lower than nearby schools like Mulberry Elementary (17.4%) and Marr/Cook Elementary (18.4%). Additionally, Boyd E Smith Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 20.3 to 25.6 over the past three school years.

While Boyd E Smith Elementary's academic performance is impressive, the school's student population is predominantly white, which is not representative of the racial diversity in the state and district. This raises questions about the school's efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and whether it is providing a well-rounded educational experience for students from diverse backgrounds. Nevertheless, the school's consistent academic excellence, improving attendance, and efficient resource allocation suggest that it is a high-performing elementary school within the Milford Exempted Village School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1052 Jer Les St
       Milford, OH  45150-1523


(513) 575-1643

District: Milford Exempted Village

SchoolDigger Rank:
100th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,526 Help


Students who attend Boyd E Smith Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Milford Junior High School
High:    Milford Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  486

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.7%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Boyd E Smith Elementary School ranks better than 93.7% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Milford Exempted Village School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.23. (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 (89.7%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boyd E Smith Elementary School is 20.2. 3 elementary schools in the Milford Exempted Village School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boyd E Smith Elementary School is $11,526. 3 elementary schools in the Milford Exempted Village School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Boyd E Smith Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Boyd E Smith Elementary School 100th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Boyd E Smith Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Milford Exempted Village:

SchoolDigger ranks Milford Exempted Village 159th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Boyd E Smith Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Boyd E Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.24 457th 1471 68.9%
2005 79.30 227th 1501 84.9%
2006 78.54 243rd 1504 83.8%
2007 73.13 428th 1609 73.4%
2008 74.89 368th 1582 76.7%
2009 83.72 87th 1610 94.6%
2010 88.36 19th 1662 98.9%
2011 83.01 107th 1686 93.7%
2012 83.16 93rd 1709 94.6%
2013 84.02 92nd 1701 94.6%
2014 84.30 78th 1687 95.4%
2015 85.17 135th 1684 92.0%
2016 86.89 116th 1678 93.1%
2017 88.69 49th 1651 97.0%
2018 87.12 107th 1636 93.5%
2019 85.43 155th 1676 90.8%
2021 89.18 130th 1610 91.9%
2022 86.15 168th 1588 89.4%
2023 89.61 64th 1596 96.0%
2024 88.23 100th 1577 93.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Boyd E Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.28 68th 856 92.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Boyd E Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.76 74th 1465 94.9%
2019 80.28 179th 1465 87.8%
2022 88.93 67th 1419 95.3%
2024 82.83 148th 1484 90.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Boyd E Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.01 122nd 1518 92.0%
2019 86.85 72nd 1502 95.2%
2021 88.11 104th 1467 92.9%
2022 87.34 110th 1488 92.6%
2023 90.65 25th 1483 98.3%
2024 88.06 68th 1466 95.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Boyd E Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.45 261st 1021 74.4%
2019 57.85 333rd 956 65.2%
2021 60.94 217th 765 71.6%
2022 53.52 310th 824 62.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Boyd E Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.72 249th 759 67.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Boyd E Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.88 97th 1536 93.7%
2019 84.58 166th 1535 89.2%
2021 88.66 103rd 1499 93.1%
2022 83.47 217th 1518 85.7%
2023 87.82 83rd 1498 94.5%
2024 86.75 107th 1485 92.8%
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Rank History for White students at Boyd E Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.71 159th 1309 87.9%
2019 82.52 150th 1271 88.2%
2021 85.83 128th 1249 89.8%
2022 80.38 211th 1242 83.0%
2023 88.77 34th 1215 97.2%
2024 84.85 93rd 1190 92.2%
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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 Boyd E Smith Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 838 15 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 856
1989 781 14 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 800
1990 789 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 801
1991 798 11 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 813
1992 821 9 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 833
1993 796 6 4 0 0 n/a n/a -1 805
1994 739 4 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 749
1995 704 4 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1996 704 4 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1997 689 2 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1998 681 9 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1999 690 5 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 699
2000 721 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2001 715 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 720
2002 772 9 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 788
2003 772 9 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 788
2004 486 4 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2005 451 4 8 2 0 n/a n/a 4 469
2006 538 6 6 4 0 n/a n/a 9 563
2007 511 3 6 4 0 n/a n/a 7 531
2008 508 8 7 5 0 n/a n/a 9 537
2009 503 7 7 4 1 n/a n/a 16 538
2010 518 8 13 5 0 n/a n/a 21 565
2011 495 7 14 10 0 0 17 0 543
2012 502 3 15 11 0 0 12 0 543
2013 474 3 16 12 0 0 10 0 515
2014 457 5 15 19 0 0 12 0 508
2015 480 10 14 22 0 0 15 0 541
2016 447 7 21 20 0 0 11 0 506
2017 438 6 25 20 0 0 11 0 500
2018 451 9 24 16 0 0 10 0 510
2019 474 6 22 14 0 0 10 0 526
2020 482 4 22 11 0 0 14 0 533
2021 472 5 15 10 0 0 11 0 513
2022 481 5 13 13 0 0 14 0 526
2023 443 5 11 18 1 0 11 0 489
2024 436 7 9 22 1 0 11 0 486

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 Boyd E Smith Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 856 36.0 23.7 0
1989 800 34.0 23.5 n/a
1990 801 34.0 23.5 n/a
1991 813 33.0 24.6 n/a
1992 833 35.0 23.8 4.1
1993 805 345.0 2.3 4.8
1994 749 31.6 23.7 3.7
1995 714 32.6 21.9 4.6
1996 714 32.6 21.9 4.6
1997 698 32.8 21.3 4.6
1998 698 32.7 21.3 3.9
1999 699 32.9 21.2 6.3
2000 728 33.5 21.7 6.3
2001 720 33.5 21.5 6.4
2002 788 35.5 22.2 6.9
2003 788 35.5 22.2 6.9
2004 496 27.0 18.4 11.5
2005 469 29.0 16.2 13.3
2006 563 29.5 19.1 10.5
2007 531 25.0 21.2 11.5
2008 537 24.5 21.9 n/a
2009 538 24.0 22.4 11.3
2010 565 26.0 21.7 13.2
2011 543 24.5 22.1 13.4
2012 543 22.5 24.1 14.5
2013 515 22.5 22.8 18.4
2014 508 24.5 20.7 19.5
2015 541 n/a n/a 19.8
2016 506 25.0 20.2 19
2017 500 24.0 20.8 16.2
2018 510 23.0 22.1 11.8
2019 526 23.0 22.8 11.4
2020 533 24.5 21.7 8.6
2021 513 20.0 25.6 n/a
2022 526 24.0 21.9 n/a
2023 489 24.0 20.3 11.2
2024 486 24.0 20.2 12.8

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 Boyd E Smith Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 856 36.0 23.7 0
1989 800 34.0 23.5 n/a
1990 801 34.0 23.5 n/a
1991 813 33.0 24.6 n/a
1992 833 35.0 23.8 4.1
1993 805 345.0 2.3 4.8
1994 749 31.6 23.7 3.7
1995 714 32.6 21.9 4.6
1996 714 32.6 21.9 4.6
1997 698 32.8 21.3 4.6
1998 698 32.7 21.3 3.9
1999 699 32.9 21.2 6.3
2000 728 33.5 21.7 6.3
2001 720 33.5 21.5 6.4
2002 788 35.5 22.2 6.9
2003 788 35.5 22.2 6.9
2004 496 27.0 18.4 11.5
2005 469 29.0 16.2 13.3
2006 563 29.5 19.1 10.5
2007 531 25.0 21.2 11.5
2008 537 24.5 21.9 n/a
2009 538 24.0 22.4 11.3
2010 565 26.0 21.7 13.2
2011 543 24.5 22.1 13.4
2012 543 22.5 24.1 14.5
2013 515 22.5 22.8 18.4
2014 508 24.5 20.7 19.5
2015 541 n/a n/a 19.8
2016 506 25.0 20.2 19
2017 500 24.0 20.8 16.2
2018 510 23.0 22.1 11.8
2019 526 23.0 22.8 11.4
2020 533 24.5 21.7 8.6
2021 513 20.0 25.6 n/a
2022 526 24.0 21.9 n/a
2023 489 24.0 20.3 11.2
2024 486 24.0 20.2 12.8

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 Boyd E Smith Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,231
2022 $10,229
2023 $11,730
2024 $11,526

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Boyd E Smith 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 155th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 64th of 1596 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Boyd E Smith Elementary School)80.388.9
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Milford Exempted Village)78.681.5
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boyd E Smith Elementary School)83.178.7
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milford Exempted Village)82.277.7
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Boyd E Smith Elementary School)88.593
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milford Exempted Village)88.690.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Boyd E Smith Elementary School)90.888.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Milford Exempted Village)79.779.1
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Boyd E Smith Elementary School)89.693
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Milford Exempted Village)83.588.1
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Boyd E Smith Elementary School)9191.7
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Milford Exempted Village)79.774.9
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boyd E Smith Elementary School)9485.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Milford Exempted Village)86.786.3
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Boyd E Smith Elementary School)85.188.4
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Milford Exempted Village)74.968
 6.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Boyd E Smith Elementary School)74.387
 12.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Milford Exempted Village)71.568.9
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students526489
 7%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian01
Asian2211
 50%
Hispanic1418
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White474443
 6.5%
Two or More Races1011
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.4%11.2%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Boyd E Smith Elementary School

Students who attend Boyd E Smith Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Milford Junior High School
High : Milford Senior High School

Students at Boyd E Smith Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 486 students attended Boyd E Smith Elementary School.

Yes. Boyd E Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 6.3% of Ohio elementary schools.


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