The top reported proficiency rate is 89% in Math. The lowest is 72% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Evergreen Elementary School
Evergreen Elementary School serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Metamora, a small village in rural northwest Ohio. The school sits on a consolidated campus housing all three buildings of the Evergreen Local district, on County Road 6 outside the village proper, in an area with a distinctly rural character and car-dependent living patterns. Most families in the attendance area own their homes; local employers center on agriculture, manufacturing, and health care, with many residents commuting to the broader Toledo region.
The school's academic profile is strong across the board. In the most recent state testing year, students in grades three through five achieved proficiency in math at a rate well above the midpoint among Fulton County districts, with an average scale score showing solid depth of understanding. English language arts proficiency was also well above the county median, though slightly lower than math. Fifth-grade science results from the prior year came in below where math and reading landed, suggesting a potential area where instructional focus or resources may warrant attention; a parent may want to look into how the school addresses science outcomes. All students were tested in math and reading with full participation, and performance was consistent across the entire tested group.
The school enrolls a small to moderate number of students, with the student body remaining predominantly white, reflecting the demographics of the surrounding rural community. About one-third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a modest but meaningful share of economic need. Special education enrollment and English learner enrollment data were not available, so the full scope of how the school supports students with disabilities or language needs is not visible here.
Enrollment has grown at a modest pace over recent years, suggesting some household growth in the attendance area even as the village itself has seen population flatten. The district has faced community conversations around school funding; voters renewed the district's income tax levy in November 2023, a major local funding mechanism that continues operational support without a new levy. This stability matters for families considering the area: the district has committed revenue streams backing its programs and staffing.
Housing in the zip code is more affordable than the state or national benchmarks, with homes priced modestly, making the area accessible for families of moderate means. The setting is entirely car-dependent, with limited walkability outside the small village center; families should expect to drive children to school and manage school logistics by car.
The school's instructional pathway is grounded in state standards and traditional public school structure. No alternative pedagogies, magnet programs, specialized academies, or charter features are part of this school; it is a regular elementary school focused on foundational academics in a rural, family-oriented setting. Parents looking for an established, community-embedded elementary school with solid core academic performance in a small-town context will find Evergreen Elementary a match. Those seeking specialized programs, intensive science or STEM focus, or highly diverse peer environments should look elsewhere.
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