Jonathan Alder Local School District
School District · Plain City, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,999
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,999
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Evaluating Jonathan Alder Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jonathan Alder Local 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.
Plain City Elementary School
Plain City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Canaan Middle School
Plain · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jonathan Alder Junior High
Plain City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#233 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,999
$2,658 vs Ohio median
District size
2,273 students
Larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Jonathan Alder Local ranks #233 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Jonathan Alder Local's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Plain City Elementary School (8.5/10), Canaan Middle School (7.8/10), and Jonathan Alder Junior High (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Jonathan Alder Local
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 | Plain City Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Canaan Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Jonathan Alder Junior High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Jonathan Alder High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Monroe Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jonathan Alder Local
Jonathan Alder Local is a Plain City, Ohio school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,273 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1. The district invests $11,999 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Jonathan Alder Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Plain City Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Jonathan Alder Local students show an average math proficiency of 78.0% and ELA proficiency of 80.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jonathan Alder Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jonathan Alder Local with test data.
Schools in Jonathan Alder Local
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Plain City
- Total Enrollment
- 2,273
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jonathan Alder Local?
Jonathan Alder Local has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jonathan Alder Local?
The average composite rating for Jonathan Alder Local is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jonathan Alder Local?
Jonathan Alder Local spends $11,999 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jonathan Alder Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jonathan Alder Local is 18.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jonathan Alder Local?
Plain City Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Jonathan Alder Local with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Jonathan Alder Local?
Across schools in Jonathan Alder Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jonathan Alder Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Jonathan Alder Local has an average school rating of 7.4/10 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 78.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 80.1%
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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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