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Whipple Heights Elementary School

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Summary

Whipple Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canton, Ohio, serving 390 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Perry Local School District, which is ranked 195 out of 839 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Whipple Heights Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Ohio, with a statewide ranking between 135 and 375 over the past several years. The school's performance on state tests is impressive, with 81.1% of 3rd graders and 85.3% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than state and district averages. Whipple Heights also shows strong performance across various student subgroups, including students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 10% of Ohio elementary schools in this category for the past three years. However, the school's performance for students with special education needs and gifted and talented students is less impressive.

Whipple Heights Elementary has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 23.5% in 2021-2022 to just 1.0% in 2023-2024, which is a notable strength and likely contributes to the school's academic success. Compared to nearby schools like T.C. Knapp Elementary, Genoa Elementary, and Watson Elementary, Whipple Heights generally outperforms them in academic performance and statewide rankings, though some nearby schools like Avondale Elementary and Canton Arts Academy have also demonstrated strong academic achievement.

382

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

49.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4800 12th St NW
Canton, OH 44708-3418

(330) 478-6177

District: Perry Local

Students who attend Whipple Heights Elementary School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.3%

Two or more races:

6.5%

African American:

3.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 74th percentile in 2014 → 76th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Ohio average (79% vs 64% meeting standards)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school79%

District avg78%

Ohio avg64%

Not ranked this year

Whipple Heights Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

197^th of 828Perry Local among Ohio districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2024	77.5	375 of 1577	76.2%	★★★★☆
2023	81.6	289 of 1596	81.9%	★★★★☆
2022	87.5	135 of 1588	91.5%	★★★★★
2021	88.3	143 of 1610	91.1%	★★★★★
2019	80.9	282 of 1676	83.2%	★★★★☆
2018	82.0	240 of 1636	85.3%	★★★★☆
2017	79.5	297 of 1651	82.0%	★★★★☆
2016	76.8	402 of 1678	76.0%	★★★★☆
2015	85.3	129 of 1684	92.3%	★★★★★
2014	74.6	438 of 1687	74.0%	★★★★☆
2013	79.0	262 of 1701	84.6%	★★★★☆
2012	79.1	244 of 1709	85.7%	★★★★☆
2011	79.5	226 of 1686	86.6%	★★★★☆
2010	80.5	204 of 1662	87.7%	★★★★☆
2009	86.7	28 of 1610	98.3%	★★★★★
2008	82.6	142 of 1582	91.0%	★★★★★
2007	84.0	99 of 1609	93.8%	★★★★★
2006	80.2	193 of 1504	87.2%	★★★★☆
2005	88.4	47 of 1501	96.9%	★★★★★
2004	88.5	45 of 1471	96.9%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2018	73.7	178 of 1021	82.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2024	83.5	190 of 1466	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	80.3	277 of 1483	81.3%	★★★★☆
2022	90.3	40 of 1488	97.3%	★★★★★
2021	89.6	74 of 1467	95.0%	★★★★★
2019	78.6	286 of 1502	81.0%	★★★★☆
2018	79.0	268 of 1518	82.3%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2018	40.8	649 of 759	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2024	82.3	158 of 1484	89.4%	★★★★☆
2023	85.5	120 of 1447	91.7%	★★★★★
2022	91.3	40 of 1419	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	97.0	9 of 1404	99.4%	★★★★★
2019	88.7	54 of 1465	96.3%	★★★★★
2018	85.0	99 of 1465	93.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2024	71.2	470 of 1485	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	83.0	230 of 1498	84.6%	★★★★☆
2022	82.1	241 of 1518	84.1%	★★★★☆
2021	85.6	186 of 1499	87.6%	★★★★☆
2019	86.2	120 of 1535	92.2%	★★★★★
2018	79.6	276 of 1536	82.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2024	30.7	628 of 900	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.0	350 of 856	59.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2024	77.8	239 of 1190	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	77.6	269 of 1215	77.9%	★★★★☆
2022	83.4	146 of 1242	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	85.2	137 of 1249	89.0%	★★★★☆
2019	74.7	309 of 1271	75.7%	★★★★☆
2018	71.1	363 of 1309	72.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)89th percentile+13 vs school

Female (2024)87th percentile+11 vs school

Disabled (2018)83rd percentile-3 vs school

White (2024)80th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2024)68th percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2024)30th percentile-46 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2018)14th percentile-71 vs school

By subject vs Ohio (2023-2024) ?

Mathematics83%+19 vs state

English Language Arts75%+11 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Whipple Heights Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Whipple Heights Elementary School?

Students at Whipple Heights Elementary School are 84% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Whipple Heights Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 382 students attended Whipple Heights Elementary School.

What district is Whipple Heights Elementary School in?

Perry Local

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