Top Rankings
Vandalia-Butler City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,874 students in Vandalia-Butler City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Vandalia-Butler City School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
2,874 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Vandalia-Butler City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
63%
Graduation Rate
97%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.52
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
121 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
290 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
10%
17%
# White Students
2,151 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
75%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
270 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
101
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
165
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
186
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
205
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
189
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
241
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
212
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
228
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
238
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
249
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
244
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
260
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
184
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
172
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,606 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,112 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,606
$17,216
Spending / Student
$15,112
$17,164
Best Vandalia-Butler City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
611 Randler Ave
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-3000
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-3000
Grades: K-3
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3625 Little York Rd
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 415-7000
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 415-7000
Grades: 4-5
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Demmitt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 E National Rd
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6500
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6500
Grades: K-3
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
Morton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8555 Peters Pike
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6600
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
Rank: #55.
Butler High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 S Dixie Dr
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6300
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 860 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vandalia-butler Online Learning School
Magnet School
200 S Keowee St
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 225-4598
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 225-4598
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Vandalia-butler Preschool
Magnet School
140 Elva Ct
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6400
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6400
Grades: PK
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vandalia-Butler City School District?
Vandalia-Butler City School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,874 students.
What is the rank of Vandalia-Butler City School District?
Vandalia-Butler City School District is ranked #274 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vandalia-Butler City School District?
75% of Vandalia-Butler City School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vandalia-Butler City School District?
Vandalia-Butler City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Vandalia-Butler City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,112 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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