Mcguffey Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

130 Green Wave Dr, Newark, OH

Newark City School District

2.2

4.8

477 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Cynthia Baker

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
55%

Reading Proficiency
55%

C+

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

55%

Math Proficiency

55%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 29	Full Time Teachers 29
Teachers in First or Second Year 11.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 54%	Female 46%
White 84.1%	Two or more races 10.4%
Hispanic 2.9%	Black 2.6%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 Niche User

2/13/2015

I am not really sure about this aspect of this school. I do not remember hearing of any issues with regards to ethnic/racial diversity.

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5.0 parent

10/27/2021

Absolutely love our school. Both of our girls have learnt so much and the teachers are great. Everyone is very helpful with any questions and school has so much positivity all the way around!

5.0 parent

9/1/2021

My daughter only spent her first year of kindergarten at Mcguffey and then we had to move. I really wish I could have just packed up the staff and her bus driver and brought them with us. The staff at Mcguffey Elementary are all welcoming, helpful and caring people. I could ask a million and one que...

4.0 parent

11/10/2020

For the most part, this is a great school. My son had a wonderful experience during his time in this school. I also loved this school. It was a great, positive, caring place for everyone.

5.0 parent

12/7/2006

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Mcguffey Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Newark, OH, in the Newark neighborhood, and is served by the Newark City School District in Ohio. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 477 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Mcguffey Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $276,281. Discover additional schools in the area, like Newark High School, Heath Middle School, Heritage Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Newark has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mcguffey Elementary School.

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