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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 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,342 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 43% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
15 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
9,342 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
525 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Parma City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 896 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#520 out of 897 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
57%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.51
# American Indian Students
8 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
299 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,251 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
7%
# Black Students
685 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
7%
17%
# White Students
6,593 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
71%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
495 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
201
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
727
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
568
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
594
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
590
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
641
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
600
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
630
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
713
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
700
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
823
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
847
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
862
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
846
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,946 is higher than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,426 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$168 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$172 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,946
$17,132
Spending / Student
$18,426
$17,081
Best Parma City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Educational Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Grades: 5-7
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2433
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2433
Grades: K-4
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Normandy High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2400
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2400
Grades: 8-12
| 1,337 students
Rank: #44.
Dentzler Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3600 Dentzler Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2430
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2430
Grades: K-4
| 437 students
Rank: #55.
Renwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8020 Deerfield Dr
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2338
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2338
Grades: K-4
| 247 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9906 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2379
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2379
Grades: K-4
| 763 students
Rank: #77.
Parma Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Commonwealth Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2390
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2390
Grades: K-4
| 282 students
Rank: #88.
Greenbriar Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11810 Huffman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2370
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2370
Grades: 5-7
| 873 students
Rank: #99.
Ridge-brook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7915 Manhattan Ave
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2350
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2350
Grades: K-4
| 301 students
Rank: #1010.
Parma High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6285 W 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2300
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2300
Grades: 8-12
| 1,355 students
Rank: #1111.
Thoreau Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5401 W 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2352
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2352
Grades: K-4
| 406 students
Rank: #1212.
Valley Forge High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9999 Independence Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2330
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2330
Grades: 8-12
| 1,386 students
Rank: #1313.
Shiloh Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2303 Grantwood Dr
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-8485
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-8485
Grades: 5-7
| 505 students
Rank: #1414.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5531 W 24th St
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2424
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2424
Grades: K-4
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
7700 Malibu Dr
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-8645
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-8645
Grades: PK
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parma City School District?
Parma City School District manages 15 public schools serving 9,342 students.
What is the rank of Parma City School District?
Parma City School District is ranked #526 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
71% of Parma City School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 equal to the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Parma City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,426 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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