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Berea 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 5 public schools serving 5,521 students in Berea City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Berea City School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
5,521 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
262 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Berea City School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#417 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.52
# American Indian Students
18 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
291 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
590 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
7%
# Black Students
301 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
6%
17%
# White Students
3,936 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
71%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
374 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
263
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
351
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
372
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
364
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
399
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
366
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
395
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
370
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
350
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
441
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
449
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
429
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
486
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
486
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,325 is higher 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 $20,769 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$115 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,325
$17,216
Spending / Student
$20,769
$17,164
Best Berea City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grindstone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
191 Race St
Berea, OH 44017
(216) 898-8305
Berea, OH 44017
(216) 898-8305
Grades: PK-4
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Big Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7247 Big Creek Pkwy
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 898-8303
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 898-8303
Grades: PK-4
| 526 students
Rank: #33.
Brook Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17001 Holland Rd
Brookpark, OH 44142
(216) 433-1350
Brookpark, OH 44142
(216) 433-1350
Grades: PK-4
| 947 students
Rank: #44.
Berea-midpark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Paula Dr
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 767-8400
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 767-8400
Grades: 5-8
| 1,556 students
Rank: #55.
Berea-midpark High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 E Bagley Rd
Berea, OH 44017
(216) 898-8900
Berea, OH 44017
(216) 898-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,850 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berea City School District?
Berea City School District manages 5 public schools serving 5,521 students.
What is the rank of Berea City School District?
Berea City School District is ranked #418 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 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 Berea City School District?
71% of Berea City School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berea City School District?
Berea City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Berea City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,769 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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