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Wilmington 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 5 public schools serving 2,223 students in Wilmington 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 Wilmington City School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
5 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
2,223 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Wilmington 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 87% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#562 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
122 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
74 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
1,781 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
80%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
232 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
172
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
183
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
159
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
153
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
161
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
144
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
162
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
196
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
183
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
199
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
126
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
155
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,885 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,370 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,885
$17,216
Spending / Student
$14,370
$17,164
Best Wilmington City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denver Place Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
291 Lorish Ave
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2380
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2380
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Roy E Holmes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1350 W Truesdell St
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2750
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2750
Grades: K-2
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
Wilmington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Richardson Pl
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-7716
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-7716
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Rank: #44.
Rodger O. Borror Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 Thorne Ave
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-7556
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-7556
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
East End Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
769 Rombach Ave
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2443
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2443
Grades: PK
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilmington City School District?
Wilmington City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,223 students.
What is the rank of Wilmington City School District?
Wilmington City School District is ranked #559 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 Wilmington City School District?
80% of Wilmington City School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilmington City School District?
Wilmington City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Wilmington City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,370 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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