East Muskingum Local Schools

What East Muskingum Local Schools does

East Muskingum Local Schools is a public K-12 school district serving students in Muskingum County, Ohio, operating five school buildings: John Glenn High School (grades 9-12), East Muskingum Middle School (grades 6-8), Larry Miller Intermediate School (grades 3-5), New Concord Elementary (K-2), and Perry Elementary (K-2). The district's administrative footprint is anchored at 13505 John Glenn School Road, New Concord, with all buildings located along or near John Glenn School Road except Perry Elementary in Zanesville. Founded with roots traceable to the late 1950s reorganization period of Ohio public schooling and formalized through the dedication of Larry Miller Intermediate School in 2003, the district currently lists 77 named administrative or staff contacts.

The district is funded by a combination of local property taxes, state foundation funding, and federal categorical grants (Title I-A, Title II-A, Title IV-A, and IDEA Part B), and does not charge tuition for enrolled in-district students; open enrollment permits out-of-district admission. The student base includes 456 students identified as gifted in grades K-12 and over 275 students receiving special education services across all disability categories, with supplemental support delivered via Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center (MVESC) cooperative programs.

The technology stack is a multi-vendor SaaS model rather than a proprietary build. Core platforms include ParentSquare for parent communications and website CMS (SmartSites), ProgressBook by Software Answers/Frontline for the student information system and parent gradebook portal, FinalForms for athletic and compliance form management, PublicSchoolWORKS for IT, facilities, and safety operations, and PaySchools Central for fee and meal account payments. The district maintains more than 100 approved educational technology vendor agreements through the Student Data Privacy Consortium to comply with Ohio Senate Bill 29, covering curriculum, assessment, and instructional tools including 99Math, ABCmouse, Accelerated Reader, ALEKS, Khan Academy, CodeHS, Nearpod, Prodigy, and others. Technology infrastructure and EMIS reporting are delivered through a partnership with the Licking Area Computer Association (LACA), a regional consortium. The district holds Purple Star designations at the high school and intermediate school for military-friendly practices and was recognized as a U.S. News & World Report National Best High School in 2019.

Name

East Muskingum Local Schools

Legal name

East Muskingum Local Schools

Website

https://eastmschools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

East Muskingum Local Schools is a public K-12 district in Muskingum County, Ohio, operating five schools serving kindergarten through grade 12. Funded by property taxes, state aid, and federal grants, it delivers academic, special education, gifted, and Title I programs to district-resident students using a multi-vendor educational technology stack.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Primary secondary schooling
• Special education services
• Gifted education programs
• School nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New Concord, Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

East Muskingum Local Schools is a public K-12 school district operating five schools in Muskingum County, Ohio, providing free public education from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district delivers core academic instruction across all grade levels, college preparation and counseling, special education services (serving over 275 students), gifted education programming (456 identified students), Title I intervention support for grades K-3, school nutrition programs, athletics, and military family support under Ohio Department of Education oversight.

Product overview

East Muskingum Local Schools is a public school district operating five schools: John Glenn High School (9-12), East Muskingum Middle School (6-8), Larry Miller Intermediate School (3-5), New Concord Elementary (K-2), and Perry Elementary (K-2). The district's technology infrastructure includes multiple integrated platforms: ProgressBook for student information and gradebook, PaySchools Central for meal accounts and fee payments, ParentSquare for parent communications, FinalForms for form management, and PublicSchoolWORKS for IT/facilities management. The district maintains approved vendor agreements with over 100 educational technology providers covering subjects including math (ALEKS, Prodigy, Khan Academy), reading (Accelerated Reader, Epic!, Raz-Kids), science (Mystery Science, Gizmos), computer science (CodeHS), and assessment (Renaissance Star). Special programs include Title I intervention services, Special Education (serving 275+ students), and Gifted Education (456 identified students). The district holds Purple Star designations recognizing military-friendly practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• John Glenn High School High school serving grades 9-12 located at 13115 John Glenn School Road, New Concord, Ohio. Includes athletics, National Honor Society, school counseling with college preparation programs such as College Credit Plus, Credit Flexibility, NCAA Eligibility Center support, and Criteria for Diploma with Honors. Principal: Clarke Warren; Assistant Principal: Matt Heagen; Athletic Director: Michael Dunlap.
• East Muskingum Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8 located at 13120 John Glenn School Road. Includes Purple Star military-friendly practices. Principal: Brad Martin; Assistant Principal/Athletic Director: Chad Briggs.
• Larry Miller Intermediate School Intermediate school serving grades 3-5 located at 13125 John Glenn School Road. Holds Purple Star designation for military families. Named after longtime superintendent Larry W. Miller. Principal: Eric Harshbarger.
• New Concord Elementary Elementary school serving grades K-2 located at 4 Stormont Street, New Concord. Focuses on early childhood education with K-2 parent handbook and supply lists. Principal: Robyn Morrow.
• Perry Elementary Elementary school serving grades K-2 located at 6975 East Pike, Zanesville. Focuses on early childhood education with K-2 parent handbook and supply lists. Principal: Annette Calendine.
• Title I Program Federal supplemental program (Improving Basic Programs) targeting students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade with intervention services in reading and basic skills aligned with state content standards.
• Special Education Program Comprehensive special education services including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and intervention specialist services for all disability categories. Serves over 275 students across six buildings, with county cooperative classes for students with multiple disabilities provided through the MVESC County Connections program.
• Gifted Education Program Gifted identification and services program using Ohio's definition covering superior cognitive ability, specific academic ability, creative thinking ability, and visual/performing arts ability. District identified 456 students as Gifted in grades K-12. Whole-grade screenings are administered in grades 2 and 5.
• Nutrition Services School meal program including National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, and Summer Meals/SUN Bucks program. Meals and fees are managed through PaySchools Central.
• Military Family Support Services Purple Star designated program providing support for military-connected students and families including professional development, board resolutions, and military recognition events. Representatives at John Glenn High School (Clarke Warren) and Larry Miller Intermediate School (Eric Harshbarger).
• College Credit Plus Program Program allowing John Glenn High School students to earn college credits while in high school, supporting college readiness and dual enrollment.

Quantifiable outcome

• In fall 2024, 59% of 3rd grade students were proficient on the English Language Assessment; By spring 2025, 72.5% achieved proficient score or higher
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration20 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Muskingum County Community Foundation (MCCF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983The MCCF administers the East Muskingum Student Endowment Board, a non-profit trust established in 1983 by East Muskingum Local Schools. The foundation manages scholarship funds including the NC/JGHS Alumni Endowed Scholarship.
• Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center (MVESC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMVESC provides gifted education information and services to East Muskingum students. Also provides county cooperative classes for students with multiple disabilities and pre-school center-based classes through County Connections program.
• Licking Area Computer Association (LACA)coreTechnology or IntegrationLACA provides technology services including network technology, internet, email, wireless, phones, surveillance, video distance learning, library services, student services (ProgressBook, Special Services, Datamap, Parent Access, SameGoal), EMIS training & support, and fiscal services.
• Zanesville Day Break Rotary ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Rotary Club recognizes outstanding teachers annually, honoring educators from East Muskingum schools as Outstanding Teachers for the school year.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Zanesville City School District: Adjacent public K-12 district serving the city of Zanesville in Muskingum County. Directly comparable as a fellow Ohio public school district operating in the same county labor and student market.
• Maysville Local School District: Public K-12 district in Muskingum County. Similar size, funding mechanism, and student demographic profile to East Muskingum; meaningful direct comparator for peer benchmarking.
• Cambridge City School District: Neighboring public K-12 district in adjacent Guernsey County. Comparable rural Appalachian Ohio scale, funding model, and student demographics.
• Tri-Valley Local School District: Neighboring Muskingum County public K-12 district. Comparable geography, funding model, and rural Appalachian Ohio district profile; competes for open-enrollment students.

Direct peers

• West Muskingum Local Schools: Directly named sibling public K-12 district within Muskingum County. Highly comparable building structure, grade-band coverage, and community-funded public school district model.
• Franklin Local School District: Muskingum County public K-12 district of comparable enrollment scale. Closest match on building count, grade-band structure, and rural county economics.

Others

• Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center: Regional educational service agency that already serves East Muskingum as a strategic partner for gifted and special education. Comparable as a county-level educational service provider rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles9 records

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