For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,024 students in Van Wert 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 Van Wert City School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
4 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
2,024 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Van Wert 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#488 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
147 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
39 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
1,750 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
87%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
217
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
171
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
142
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
145
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
108
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
118
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
180
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
172
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,046 in this school district is less 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 $13,099 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,046
$17,216
Spending / Student
$13,099
$17,164
Best Van Wert City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Wert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10992 State Route 118
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-1761
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-1761
Grades: 1-5
| 647 students
Rank: #22.
Van Wert High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10708 State Route 118
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-3350
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Van Wert Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10694 State Route 118
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0727
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0727
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Rank: n/an/a
Van Wert Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1120 Buckeye Dr
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0384
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0384
Grades: PK-K
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Van Wert City School District?
Van Wert City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,024 students.
What is the rank of Van Wert City School District?
Van Wert City School District is ranked #480 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Wert City School District?
87% of Van Wert City School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Van Wert City School District?
Van Wert City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Van Wert City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,099 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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