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6.3 avg / 10

Defiance City School District

School District · Defiance, Ohio

Students: 2,323
Teachers (FTE): 142

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,696

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.4:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#373 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,696

$961 vs Ohio median

District size

2,323 students

Larger than Ohio median

About Defiance City

Defiance City is a Defiance, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 2,323 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. The district invests $13,696 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Defiance City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Defiance Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Defiance City students show an average math proficiency of 50.5% and ELA proficiency of 56.2%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Defiance City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 50.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 56.2%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Defiance City with test data.

Schools in Defiance City

3 schools

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Defiance
Total Enrollment
2,323
Teachers (FTE)
142
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Defiance City?

Defiance City has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Defiance City?

The average composite rating for Defiance City is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Defiance City?

Defiance City spends $13,696 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Defiance City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Defiance City is 16.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Defiance City?

Defiance Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Defiance City with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What are the test scores in Defiance City?

Across schools in Defiance City with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Defiance City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Defiance City has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 3 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
50.5%
ELA Proficiency
56.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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