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Watson Elementary School

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Watson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Massillon, Ohio, serving 282 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Perry Local School District, which is ranked 195 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Watson Elementary consistently performs above the state average in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency for 3rd and 4th grades. In 2023-2024, 78.6% of 3rd graders and 79.3% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 62.1% and 67.2%, respectively. Similarly, 71.9% of 3rd graders and 77.6% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 64.5% and 64.1%. This strong academic performance has been consistent over the past few years, outpacing both the state and the local Perry Local district averages.

While Watson Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (81.91%) compared to some nearby schools, it has a lower percentage of African American (2.48%) and Hispanic (3.55%) students. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (42.2%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families. Notably, Watson Elementary has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 18.2% in 2020-2021 to just 0.4% in 2023-2024, placing it well below the state average. However, the school's ranking for Gifted and Talented students is relatively low, suggesting a need to focus on identifying and supporting its high-achieving students.


Detail:

Public K-4

 515 Marion Ave NW
       Massillon, OH  44646-3005

(330) 832-8100

District: Perry Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
443rd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,409 Help


Students who attend Watson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Edison Middle School
    Pfeiffer Intermediate School
High:    Perry High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  291

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.1%
Two or more races:
13.1%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.4% Help


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Compare Details Watson Elementary School ranks better than 71.9% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Perry Local School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.63. (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 (80.1%), two or more races (13.1%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Watson Elementary School is 14.5, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Perry Local School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Watson Elementary School is $11,409, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Perry Local School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Watson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Watson Elementary School 443rd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Watson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Perry Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Local 195th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Watson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Watson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.86 484th 1471 67.1%
2005 79.59 220th 1501 85.3%
2006 81.88 143rd 1504 90.5%
2007 78.64 238th 1609 85.2%
2008 80.01 216th 1582 86.3%
2009 84.63 64th 1610 96.0%
2010 87.58 29th 1662 98.3%
2011 83.75 88th 1686 94.8%
2012 86.19 30th 1709 98.2%
2013 80.73 189th 1701 88.9%
2014 77.78 309th 1687 81.7%
2015 81.99 219th 1684 87.0%
2016 76.78 403rd 1678 76.0%
2017 79.80 291st 1651 82.4%
2018 80.57 285th 1636 82.6%
2019 79.65 314th 1676 81.3%
2021 85.33 216th 1610 86.6%
2022 75.98 411th 1588 74.1%
2023 72.53 498th 1596 68.8%
2024 74.63 443rd 1577 71.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Watson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.55 351st 1465 76.0%
2019 85.85 88th 1465 94.0%
2021 82.13 164th 1404 88.3%
2022 74.97 281st 1419 80.2%
2023 79.91 211th 1447 85.4%
2024 65.55 507th 1484 65.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Watson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.24 138th 1518 90.9%
2019 83.03 162nd 1502 89.2%
2021 78.97 302nd 1467 79.4%
2022 75.97 363rd 1488 75.6%
2023 64.28 618th 1483 58.3%
2024 79.57 274th 1466 81.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Watson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.36 640th 759 15.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Watson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.62 426th 1536 72.3%
2019 80.11 276th 1535 82.0%
2021 87.93 125th 1499 91.7%
2022 73.93 426th 1518 71.9%
2023 80.58 277th 1498 81.5%
2024 67.01 557th 1485 62.5%
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Rank History for White students at Watson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.82 350th 1309 73.3%
2019 72.22 351st 1271 72.4%
2021 77.16 273rd 1249 78.1%
2022 63.11 516th 1242 58.5%
2023 61.84 515th 1215 57.6%
2024 62.33 494th 1190 58.5%
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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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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Watson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 443 14 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 464
1989 422 18 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 445
1990 433 21 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1991 403 20 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1992 436 20 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1993 418 19 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1994 441 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1995 341 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1996 341 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1997 344 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1998 325 12 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1999 327 16 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2000 302 14 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2001 300 11 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2002 290 8 1 4 0 n/a n/a 11 314
2003 290 8 1 4 0 n/a n/a 11 314
2004 273 8 1 4 0 n/a n/a 11 297
2005 266 4 2 4 0 n/a n/a 13 289
2006 280 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 14 302
2007 274 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 6 288
2008 286 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 7 301
2009 285 5 2 1 0 n/a n/a 8 301
2010 288 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 12 307
2011 283 4 1 8 0 0 17 0 313
2012 324 5 2 13 2 0 16 0 362
2013 326 9 2 14 0 0 17 0 368
2014 310 4 3 11 0 0 21 0 349
2015 329 7 3 11 0 0 14 0 364
2016 336 7 2 12 0 0 15 0 372
2017 327 6 2 5 0 0 15 0 355
2018 339 9 2 6 0 0 14 0 370
2019 304 12 1 11 0 0 15 0 343
2020 266 11 0 9 0 0 22 0 308
2021 256 16 0 7 0 0 22 0 301
2022 229 6 3 7 0 0 19 0 264
2023 231 7 3 10 0 0 31 0 282
2024 233 5 3 12 0 0 38 0 291

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 Watson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 464 18.0 25.7 0
1989 445 18.0 24.7 n/a
1990 457 17.5 26.1 n/a
1991 424 17.0 24.9 n/a
1992 459 18.9 24.2 5.9
1993 439 18.0 24.4 6.6
1994 457 19.4 23.6 8.5
1995 351 16.9 20.8 8.5
1996 351 16.9 20.8 8.5
1997 352 17.7 19.9 11.1
1998 338 17.9 18.9 10.7
1999 344 18.0 19.1 14.2
2000 318 17.0 18.7 19.8
2001 315 15.0 21.0 15.2
2002 314 18.5 17.0 24.1
2003 314 18.5 17.0 24.1
2004 297 15.6 19.0 20.3
2005 289 16.8 17.2 26.1
2006 302 16.0 18.9 25.7
2007 288 16.4 17.6 23.4
2008 301 16.5 18.2 n/a
2009 301 16.8 17.9 32.4
2010 307 16.5 18.6 35.3
2011 313 16.0 19.5 30.4
2012 362 19.5 18.5 40.1
2013 368 20.0 18.4 36.1
2014 349 21.0 16.6 38.7
2015 364 n/a n/a 38.5
2016 372 21.0 17.7 42.5
2017 355 20.4 17.3 41.7
2018 370 21.4 17.2 41.6
2019 343 21.0 16.3 48.1
2020 308 22.0 14.0 47.7
2021 301 21.0 14.3 n/a
2022 264 20.0 13.2 n/a
2023 282 20.0 14.1 42.2
2024 291 20.0 14.5 45.4

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 Watson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 464 18.0 25.7 0
1989 445 18.0 24.7 n/a
1990 457 17.5 26.1 n/a
1991 424 17.0 24.9 n/a
1992 459 18.9 24.2 5.9
1993 439 18.0 24.4 6.6
1994 457 19.4 23.6 8.5
1995 351 16.9 20.8 8.5
1996 351 16.9 20.8 8.5
1997 352 17.7 19.9 11.1
1998 338 17.9 18.9 10.7
1999 344 18.0 19.1 14.2
2000 318 17.0 18.7 19.8
2001 315 15.0 21.0 15.2
2002 314 18.5 17.0 24.1
2003 314 18.5 17.0 24.1
2004 297 15.6 19.0 20.3
2005 289 16.8 17.2 26.1
2006 302 16.0 18.9 25.7
2007 288 16.4 17.6 23.4
2008 301 16.5 18.2 n/a
2009 301 16.8 17.9 32.4
2010 307 16.5 18.6 35.3
2011 313 16.0 19.5 30.4
2012 362 19.5 18.5 40.1
2013 368 20.0 18.4 36.1
2014 349 21.0 16.6 38.7
2015 364 n/a n/a 38.5
2016 372 21.0 17.7 42.5
2017 355 20.4 17.3 41.7
2018 370 21.4 17.2 41.6
2019 343 21.0 16.3 48.1
2020 308 22.0 14.0 47.7
2021 301 21.0 14.3 n/a
2022 264 20.0 13.2 n/a
2023 282 20.0 14.1 42.2
2024 291 20.0 14.5 45.4

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 Watson Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,334
2022 $11,892
2023 $11,634
2024 $11,409

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Watson 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 314th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 498th of 1596 Elementary schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Watson Elementary School)8968.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Perry Local)80.276
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Watson Elementary School)83.379.4
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry Local)80.875.6
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Watson Elementary School)86.579.5
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Perry Local)85.585.8
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Watson Elementary School)7766.7
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Local)73.373.6
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students343282
 17.8%
African American127
 41.7%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic1110
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White304231
 24%
Two or More Races1531
 106.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.1%42.2%
 5.9%

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Watson Elementary School ranks 443rd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Watson Elementary School are 80% White, 13% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 291 students attended Watson Elementary School.

Students who attend Watson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edison Middle School
Middle : Pfeiffer Intermediate School
High : Perry High School


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