The top reported proficiency rate is 90% in Social studies. The lowest is 73% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Miami Whitewater Elementary School
Miami Whitewater Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Harrison, Ohio, a small, rapidly growing city west of Cincinnati in the Southwest Local School District. The school enrolls a student body that is predominantly white, with about half its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school sits within a district facing real budget pressures: voters rejected a local property tax levy in May, and the district is contending with a substantial state funding decrease, which may lead to future program reductions or additional tax attempts.
Academically, the school's test performance on Ohio's State Tests shows solid proficiency across grades three through five. In mathematics, about three-quarters of tested students met or exceeded proficiency. English language arts proficiency ran slightly lower, with nearly three-quarters meeting the bar. Science performance was notably stronger, with more than four-fifths of students proficient. These scores position the school above the midpoint among other districts in Hamilton County on an overall proficiency measure. The school achieved full participation in math and science testing, with nearly all students participating in English language arts.
The enrollment is stable at a mid-sized level for an elementary school serving six grades, with kindergarten through fifth grade represented fairly evenly across the building. About half the student population receives free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting moderate economic need. Data on special education enrollment and English learner status were not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those populations and the support services offered.
Harrison itself is one of the fastest-growing communities in Hamilton County, driven by Interstate 74 access to Cincinnati. Most new residential development is happening in the northeast part of the city, with several active subdivisions. The town has a revitalized historic downtown district known as The District, anchored by locally owned restaurants and shops, though outside that core, daily life is largely car-dependent. The immediate setting includes Miami Whitewater Forest, a large county park with trails, boating, and a campground.
Housing values in the area are moderate for the region, and median rents are in the mid-range. The market has shifted recently, with inventory levels rising and buyer demand moderating compared to earlier in the pandemic cycle. For families considering a move to the area, the combination of affordable housing relative to the greater Cincinnati region, proximity to schools, and access to parks makes the location appealing, though the district's budget situation warrants attention.
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