Berea City School District
School District · Berea, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,222
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,222
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Evaluating Berea City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Berea City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Grindstone Elementary School
Berea · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Big Creek Elementary School
Middleburg Hts · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brook Park Elementary School
Brook Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#306 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,222
+$565 vs Ohio median
District size
5,478 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Berea City ranks #306 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Berea City's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Grindstone Elementary School (8.3/10), Big Creek Elementary School (8.3/10), and Brook Park Elementary School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Berea City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grindstone Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Big Creek Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Brook Park Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Berea-midpark Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Berea-midpark High School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Berea City
Berea City is a Berea, Ohio school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 5,478 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1. The district invests $15,222 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Berea City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Big Creek Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Berea City students show an average math proficiency of 72.9% and ELA proficiency of 74.8%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Berea City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Berea City with test data.
Schools in Berea City
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Berea
- Total Enrollment
- 5,478
- Teachers (FTE)
- 307
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Berea City?
Berea City has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Berea City?
The average composite rating for Berea City is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Berea City?
Berea City spends $15,222 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Berea City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Berea City is 17.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Berea City?
Big Creek Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Berea City with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Berea City?
Across schools in Berea City with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Berea City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Berea City has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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