Millcreek-West Unity Local

West Unity, Ohio — 2 schools

498
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$18,717
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Millcreek-West Unity Local operates 2 public schools serving 498 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 501 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Williams County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,717 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 37.7% local, 51.7% state, and 10.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $84,682 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 79/100, ranked #20 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 726:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.4% White, 9.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% African American across the district's schools.

Hilltop Elementary School accounts for 58.7% of all Millcreek-West Unity Local student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Millcreek-West Unity Local-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Millcreek-West Unity Local has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 80.9% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Millcreek-West Unity Local student-counselor ratio is 726:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Millcreek-West Unity Local chronic absenteeism rate is 26.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Millcreek-West Unity Local is typically wider than the Millcreek-West Unity Local-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.6%
Federal
51.7%
State
37.7%
Local

Funding Equity

79
Equity Score
20 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Williams County county, where this district is located.

$736
Studio/mo
$761
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,208
3 BR/mo
$1,288
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,682
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Millcreek-West Unity Local.

White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

726:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Millcreek-West Unity Local

School Enrollment
Hilltop Elementary School
294
Hilltop High School
207

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Millcreek-West Unity Local?

Millcreek-West Unity Local has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 498 students.

How much does Millcreek-West Unity Local spend per student?

Millcreek-West Unity Local spends $18,717 per student. The district has an equity score of 79/100, ranking #20 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Millcreek-West Unity Local?

The average teacher salary in Millcreek-West Unity Local is $84,682 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Millcreek-West Unity Local?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Williams County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Millcreek-West Unity Local?

Millcreek-West Unity Local students are 88.4% White, 9.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Millcreek-West Unity Local?

Millcreek-West Unity Local has an equity score of 79/100, ranking #20 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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