Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Herbert Mills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Herbert Mills Elementary School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Herbert Mills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herbert Mills Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1817 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Raiders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herbert Mills Elementary School's ranking?
Herbert Mills Elementary School is ranked #1817 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Herbert Mills Elementary School often compared to?
Herbert Mills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Road Elementary School, Olde Orchard Alt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Herbert Mills Elementary School?
431 students attend Herbert Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Herbert Mills Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Herbert Mills Elementary School?
Herbert Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Herbert Mills Elementary School offer ?
Herbert Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Herbert Mills Elementary School part of?
Herbert Mills Elementary School is part of Reynoldsburg City School District.
In what neighborhood is Herbert Mills Elementary School located?
Herbert Mills Elementary School is located in the Elmbrook Village neighborhood of Reynoldsburg, OH.
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