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Zanesville 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 2,980 students in Zanesville City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Zanesville City School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,655 Schools
# Students
2,980 Students
1,684,541 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
94,094 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Zanesville 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 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#610 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.51
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
45,439 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
116,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
294 Students
282,148 Students
% Black Students
10%
17%
# White Students
1,973 Students
1,137,227 Students
% White Students
66%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
623 Students
100,569 Students
% of Two or more races Students
21%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
149
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
272
124,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
232
117,121
# Students in 2nd Grade:
215
120,987
# Students in 3rd Grade:
223
121,540
# Students in 4th Grade:
229
120,595
# Students in 5th Grade:
235
122,439
# Students in 6th Grade:
228
123,974
# Students in 7th Grade:
227
128,609
# Students in 8th Grade:
230
130,549
# Students in 9th Grade:
219
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
213
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
150
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
158
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,649 is higher than the state median of $17,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,744 is less than the state median of $17,092. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,649
$17,144
Spending / Student
$16,744
$17,092
Best Zanesville City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Mcintire Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1275 Roosevelt Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-3581
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-3581
Grades: K-6
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
National Road
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3505 East Pike
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 450-1538
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 450-1538
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Zane Grey Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 Fess St
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0575
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0575
Grades: PK-6
| 862 students
Rank: #44.
Zanesville Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1429 Blue Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 450-1413
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 450-1413
Grades: 7-8
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
Zanesville High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Blue Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0335
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0335
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zanesville City School District?
Zanesville City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,980 students.
What is the rank of Zanesville City School District?
Zanesville City School District is ranked #610 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 Zanesville City School District?
66% of Zanesville City School District students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zanesville City School District?
Zanesville City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Zanesville City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,744 is less than the state median of $17,092. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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