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Parma 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 16 public schools serving 9,239 students in Parma 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 Parma City School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
16 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
9,239 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
510 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Parma 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 86% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#498 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
63%
Graduation Rate
86%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.52
# American Indian Students
14 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
329 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,263 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
7%
# Black Students
712 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
8%
17%
# White Students
6,324 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
68%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
587 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
218
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
628
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
696
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
572
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
608
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
597
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
636
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
617
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
626
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
761
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
767
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
814
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
846
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
853
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,146 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,632 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$168 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$172 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,146
$17,216
Spending / Student
$18,632
$17,164
Best Parma City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2401 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2433
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2433
Grades: K-4
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Dentzler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Dentzler Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2430
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2430
Grades: K-4
| 456 students
Rank: #33.
Hillside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Educational Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Grades: 5-7
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
Parma Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6800 Commonwealth Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2390
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2390
Grades: K-4
| 244 students
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9906 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2379
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2379
Grades: K-4
| 722 students
Rank: #66.
Renwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8020 Deerfield Dr
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2338
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2338
Grades: K-4
| 252 students
Rank: #77.
Normandy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2400
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2400
Grades: 8-12
| 1,304 students
Rank: #88.
Ridge-brook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7915 Manhattan Ave
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2350
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2350
Grades: K-4
| 308 students
Rank: #99.
Greenbriar Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11810 Huffman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2370
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2370
Grades: 5-7
| 800 students
Rank: #1010.
John Muir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5531 W 24th St
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2424
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2424
Grades: K-4
| 352 students
Rank: #1111.
Thoreau Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5401 W 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2352
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2352
Grades: K-4
| 409 students
Rank: #1212.
Valley Forge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9999 Independence Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2330
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2330
Grades: 8-12
| 1,409 students
Rank: #1313.
Shiloh Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2303 Grantwood Dr
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-8485
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-8485
Grades: 5-7
| 511 students
Rank: #1414.
Parma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6285 W 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2300
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2300
Grades: 8-12
| 1,233 students
Rank: n/an/a
First Step Preschool
Magnet School
7700 Malibu Dr
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-8645
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-8645
Grades: PK
| 218 students
Rank: n/an/a
Parma Virtual Learning Academy
Magnet School
6285 W 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2413
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2413
Grades: 3-12
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parma City School District?
Parma City School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,239 students.
What is the rank of Parma City School District?
Parma City School District is ranked #490 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 Parma City School District?
68% of Parma City School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parma City School District?
Parma City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Parma City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,632 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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