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Oakwood City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 933 students in Oakwood City School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public elementary schools in Ohio.
Public Elementary Schools in Oakwood City School District have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 59% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oakwood City School District are Harman Elementary School and Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,509 Schools
# Students
2,049 Students
1,106,120 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
61,185 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Oakwood City School District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 929 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.54
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,453 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
105 Students
31,149 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
115 Students
83,318 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
23 Students
197,902 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,664 Students
718,962 Students
% White Students
81%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
135 Students
72,252 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
68
28,761
# Students in K Grade:
130
114,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
131
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
129
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
141
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
91,727
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
91,466
# Students in 9th Grade:
160
13,695
# Students in 10th Grade:
167
12,389
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
13,830
# Students in 12th Grade:
186
12,990
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,260 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,749 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,260
$17,216
Spending / Student
$20,749
$17,164
Best Oakwood City School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
735 Harman Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5338
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5338
Grades: 1-6
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 Shafor Blvd
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Grades: 1-6
| 520 students
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