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Newark 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 14 public schools serving 5,907 students in Newark 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 Newark City School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
14 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
5,907 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
329 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Newark 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 80% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#501 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Graduation Rate
80%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.52
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
171 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
211 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
4%
17%
# White Students
4,864 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
82%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
632 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
202
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
483
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
515
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
455
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
454
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
453
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
423
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
437
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
379
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
498
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
449
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
457
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
384
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
318
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,374 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,517 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,374
$17,216
Spending / Student
$15,517
$17,164
Best Newark City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Legend Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1075 Evans Blvd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7100
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7100
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #22.
Hillview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1927 Horns Hill Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7310
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7310
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1055 Evans Blvd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7320
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7320
Grades: 6-8
| 471 students
Rank: #44.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1040 W Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7330
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7330
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #55.
John Clem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 Jefferson Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7130
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7130
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #66.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
533 Beacon Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7340
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7340
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #77.
Mcguffey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Green Wave Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7140
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7140
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #88.
Carson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
549 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7300
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7300
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #99.
Newark High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 Granville St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7400
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,424 students
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 W Church St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7120
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7120
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #1111.
Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Arlington Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7110
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7110
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #1212.
Newark Digital Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Woods Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Grades: K-12
| 268 students
Rank: n/an/a
Headstart Eastland
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
986 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-6415
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-6415
Grades: PK
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Little Learners Preschool
Magnet School
119 Union St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7005
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7005
Grades: PK
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newark City School District?
Newark City School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,907 students.
What is the rank of Newark City School District?
Newark City School District is ranked #501 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 Newark City School District?
82% of Newark City School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newark City School District?
Newark City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Newark City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,517 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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