106 E Walnut St
Danville, OH 43014

I attended Danville Local Schools from K-12, and, while I graduated several years ago, I do not understand the rating the elementary school has received. Looking at the test scores, it is clear that Danville Elementary students are performing well above the state average in math and reading. I also know several of the teachers, as I have volunteered at the school for various reasons. All the teachers I have met are wonderful people who seem to be very committed to their job. Danville is not a wealthy area, and many of the students are coming from less than ideal homes. Yet, even with these obstacles, the students are performing well on standardized tests. I am not arguing that Danville Elementary should receive a 10/10 ranking, but 2/10 seems completely off base, in my humble opinion.

As a student, the safety and small class sizes were beneficial. A select few of the teachers actually do a decent job. I graduated feeling satisfied and happy, but within my first month of college it was obvious how unprepared I was.