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Kent 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 6 public schools serving 3,273 students in Kent City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Kent City School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
6 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
3,273 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Kent City School District, which is ranked within the top 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 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#440 out of 897 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
57 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
115 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
523 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
16%
17%
# White Students
2,277 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
70%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
297 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
103
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
205
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
199
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
210
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
211
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
196
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
223
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
240
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
194
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
225
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
258
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
226
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
379
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
404
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,659 is higher than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,185 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,659
$17,132
Spending / Student
$17,185
$17,081
Best Kent City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Theodore Roosevelt High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 N Mantua St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-9595
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-9595
Grades: 9-12
| 1,267 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Davey Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
196 N Prospect St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6703
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6703
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Walls Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Doramor St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6862
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6862
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Holden Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 W School St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6737
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6737
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Longcoy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1069 Elno Ave
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6772
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6772
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #66.
Stanton Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Hudson Rd
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-8300
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kent City School District?
Kent City School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,273 students.
What is the rank of Kent City School District?
Kent City School District is ranked #427 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (top 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 Kent City School District?
70% of Kent City School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kent City School District?
Kent City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Kent City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,185 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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