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Schools in Munson Township · Chardon Local School District

Munson Township’s public schools outscore 91% of Ohio districts

79% of students in Munson Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Munson Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#105of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
81%
▲ 22 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
79%
▲ 27 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 10 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$17.3K
▲ 4% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
20.0
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
2,227 students on the public path
In brief

Munson Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 273 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Munson Township’s, its schools beat 77%, lower than their 91% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 81% and math 79% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $17,317 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one middle school

From grade 1 the district’s path is Munson Elementary School, then Chardon Middle School, then Chardon High School. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Notre Dame Elementary School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Munson Township’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 91% of Ohio school districts, #105 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 91%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (273)Better than 77%
Towns in Geauga County (16)Better than 50%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,326 test results and a graduating class of 253 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Munson Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,328 in math, 1,325 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Munson Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–KChardon Early Learning Centerin ChardonNo scores
1–3Munson Elementary SchoolChardon Local School DistrictA
4–7Chardon Middle Schoolin ChardonA
8–12Chardon High Schoolin ChardonA−

Munson Township’s public schools are run by Chardon Local School District, which also serves Aquilla, Chardon, Chardon and Claridon and others. Parts of Munson Township (14% of its land) are served by West Geauga Local instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Chardon Local School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,451 students, down 8% since 2020–21 · 20.0 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$17,317OH $16,610 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading81%
State average 59.5% · 1325 students tested
Math79%
State average 52.2% · 1328 students tested

Munson Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Munson Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Munson TownshipAChardon Local
ChardonAChardon Local
ChesterA+West Geauga Local
ClaridonABerkshire Local PK–12 · Chardon Local PK–12
NewburyA+West Geauga Local
Chardon Township—Chardon Local

3 of the 5 neighbors share Chardon Local with Munson Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Munson Township

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Munson Townshipby address
Munson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–3 · Chardon
A
238 students18:1Rate it →
Also serving Munson Townshipin other towns
Chardon Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–K · Chardon
219 students31:1Rate it →
Chardon Middle School
Middle · Grades 4–7 · Chardon
A
716 students17:1Rate it →
Chardon High School
High · Grades 8–12 · Chardon
A−
1,054 students22:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Notre Dame Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Chardon
Private · Catholic
425 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Munson Township’s schools

Are Munson Township’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Munson Township children attend outscore 91% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #105 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 77%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Munson Township in?

Chardon Local School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,451 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Munson Township are served by West Geauga Local.

What is Munson Township’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Chardon Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Munson Township spend per student?

$17,317 in Chardon Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Munson Township?

Yes: Notre Dame Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 425 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.