For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,038 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,038 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Van Wert City 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 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
0.23
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
142 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
36 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
1,786 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
88%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
62 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
225
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
136
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
169
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
135
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
126
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
149
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
151
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
166
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
136
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,943 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,009 is less than the state median of $17,235. 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
$14,943
$17,287
Spending / Student
$13,009
$17,235
Best Van Wert City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Wert Elementary 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
| 719 students
Rank: #22.
Van Wert High 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
| 585 students
Rank: #33.
Van Wert Middle 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
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
1120 Buckeye Dr
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0384
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-0384
Grades: PK-K
| 361 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Van Wert City School District?
Van Wert City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,038 students.
What is the rank of Van Wert City School District?
Van Wert City School District is ranked #484 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Wert City School District?
88% of Van Wert City School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 $13,009 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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