The top reported proficiency rate is 91% in Social studies. The lowest is 69% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Maysville Elementary School
Maysville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Zanesville, Ohio, a small Appalachian-edge city at the confluence of the Muskingum and Licking Rivers. The school enrolls a student body that is predominantly white, with a modest enrollment spread fairly evenly across all six grade levels.
In state testing, Maysville Elementary shows strength in math and science. Across grades three through five, where testing occurs, students reached proficiency in math at a rate above the midpoint among Muskingum County districts. Science proficiency was notably higher still. Reading and language arts proficiency fell slightly lower than math but remained respectable. The school's overall proficiency index placed it in the top quartile of schools in the county comparison set, meaning its combined performance across tested subjects and grades outpaced most of its county neighbors.
Only the most recent school year of state test data was available, so trend information is not present in the record. A parent wanting to know whether performance has held steady, improved, or slipped over time would need to check directly with the school or the Maysville Local district office.
The school has no reported data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility, English learner enrollment, or special education enrollment. These gaps may reflect the data collection practices of the district or state rather than an absence of these student populations; schools serving these students typically report such figures. A parent with questions about the school's capacity to serve students with individualized education plans or students for whom English is a second language would benefit from calling the school directly.
Zanesville itself is a former manufacturing and pottery hub with a walkable downtown district, though much of the city is car-dependent outside that core. The housing market is affordable relative to state and national benchmarks. Ongoing residential development includes new single-family homes and affordable rental projects, reflecting local efforts to address a shortage of housing stock. The largest employer in the area is Genesis HealthCare System, with other major employers including manufacturing, distribution, and construction firms.
A noteworthy recent change for the district is the August 2024 opening of an on-site school-based health center in the middle-high school building, operated in partnership with Muskingum Valley Health Centers. The center is accessible to all Maysville district students, including elementary students, and provides primary care and mental health services during the school year, plus a mobile health unit in summer. For families, this means routine medical and behavioral health care is available on campus without leaving school grounds.
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