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Marietta 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 5 public schools serving 2,255 students in Marietta 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 Marietta City School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,655 Schools
# Students
2,255 Students
1,684,541 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
94,094 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Marietta City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 929 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 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#549 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
45,439 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
116,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
27 Students
282,148 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
2,048 Students
1,137,227 Students
% White Students
91%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
101 Students
100,569 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
155
124,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
117,121
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
120,987
# Students in 3rd Grade:
166
121,540
# Students in 4th Grade:
153
120,595
# Students in 5th Grade:
192
122,439
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
123,974
# Students in 7th Grade:
203
128,609
# Students in 8th Grade:
193
130,549
# Students in 9th Grade:
187
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
226
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
147
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
161
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,556 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,282 is less than the state median of $17,092. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,556
$17,144
Spending / Student
$13,282
$17,092
Best Marietta City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marietta Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
242 N 7th St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6530
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6530
Grades: 3-7
| 662 students
Rank: #22.
Washington School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Washington St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6520
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6520
Grades: K-2
| 242 students
Rank: #33.
Tiger Blue Sky Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Academy Dr
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6500
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6500
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: #44.
Phillips School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Pike St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6514
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6514
Grades: K-2
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Marietta High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 Davis Ave
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6540
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6540
Grades: 7-12
| 1,092 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marietta City School District?
Marietta City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,255 students.
What is the rank of Marietta City School District?
Marietta City School District is ranked #554 out of 929 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 Marietta City School District?
91% of Marietta City School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marietta City School District?
Marietta City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Marietta City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,282 is less than the state median of $17,092. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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