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Barberton City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,645 students in Barberton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Barberton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
3,645 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Barberton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#480 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
63%
Graduation Rate
83%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.52
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
141 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
589 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
16%
17%
# White Students
2,548 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
70%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
337 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
159
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
256
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
266
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
240
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
251
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
212
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
241
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
257
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
271
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
271
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
338
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
301
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
316
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
266
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,887 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,627 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,887
$17,216
Spending / Student
$16,627
$17,164
Best Barberton City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barberton Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
292 Robinson Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 745-5492
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 745-5492
Grades: 3-5
| 697 students
Rank: #22.
Barberton Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Shannon Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-2183
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-2183
Grades: K-3
| 762 students
Rank: #33.
Barberton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
477 4th St Nw
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 745-9950
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 745-9950
Grades: 5-9
| 797 students
Rank: #44.
Barberton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 Barber Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 753-1084
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 753-1084
Grades: 9-12
| 1,220 students
Rank: #55.
Barberton Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
633 Brady Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 753-1025
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 753-1025
Grades: 1-8
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barberton Preschool
Magnet School
633 Brady Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 780-3208
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 780-3208
Grades: PK
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barberton City School District?
Barberton City School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,645 students.
What is the rank of Barberton City School District?
Barberton City School District is ranked #471 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barberton City School District?
70% of Barberton City School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barberton City School District?
Barberton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Barberton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,627 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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