Vandalia-Butler City School District

500 S Dixie Dr
Vandalia, OH 45377-2128
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Vandalia-Butler City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,929 students in Vandalia-Butler City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Vandalia-Butler City School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,929 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Vandalia-Butler City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 918 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 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#280 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
59%
52%
69%
60%
79%
63%
97%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
11%
17%
% White
74%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,332 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,828 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,332
$17,287
Spending / Student
$14,828
$17,235

Best Vandalia-Butler City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helke Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
611 Randler Ave
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-3000
Grades: K-3
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3625 Little York Rd
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 415-7000
Grades: 4-5
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
Demmitt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1010 E National Rd
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6500
Grades: K-3
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Morton Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8555 Peters Pike
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #55.
Butler High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S Dixie Dr
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 S Keowee St
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 225-4598
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
140 Elva Ct
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6400
Grades: PK
| 138 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vandalia-Butler City School District?
Vandalia-Butler City School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,929 students.
What is the rank of Vandalia-Butler City School District?
Vandalia-Butler City School District is ranked #273 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vandalia-Butler City School District?
74% of Vandalia-Butler City School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vandalia-Butler City School District?
Vandalia-Butler City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Vandalia-Butler City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,828 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,929 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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