Top Rankings
Northridge Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,658 students in Northridge Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Northridge Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,658 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Northridge Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#758 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.53
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
88 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
527 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
32%
17%
# White Students
850 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
51%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
130
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
117
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
132
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
104
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
118
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
124
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
131
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
140
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
107
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,570 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,042 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,570
$17,287
Spending / Student
$20,042
$17,235
Best Northridge Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northridge High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2011 Timber Ln
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-7469
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-7469
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 Timber Ln
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-7469
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-7469
Grades: PK-5
| 781 students
Rank: #33.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2011 Timber Ln
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-6833
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-6833
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
3ea
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4407 Payne Ave
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 278-5885
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 278-5885
Grades: 6-9
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northridge Local School District?
Northridge Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,658 students.
What is the rank of Northridge Local School District?
Northridge Local School District is ranked #770 out of 918 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northridge Local School District?
51% of Northridge Local School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northridge Local School District?
Northridge Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Northridge Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,042 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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