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5.9 avg / 10

Kent City School District

School District · Kent, Ohio

Students: 3,218
Teachers (FTE): 369

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,144

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.7:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#454 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,144

+$2,487 vs Ohio median

District size

3,218 students

Much larger than Ohio median

About Kent City

Kent City is a Kent, Ohio school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,218 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. The district invests $17,144 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Kent City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Theodore Roosevelt High School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Kent City students show an average math proficiency of 58.3% and ELA proficiency of 65.6%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 58.3%
School
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ELA Proficiency 65.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Kent City with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Kent
Total Enrollment
3,218
Teachers (FTE)
369
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kent City?

Kent City has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Kent City?

The average composite rating for Kent City is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Kent City?

Kent City spends $17,144 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Kent City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Kent City is 8.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Kent City?

Theodore Roosevelt High School is the highest-rated school in Kent City with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Kent City?

Across schools in Kent City with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Kent City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Kent City has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 6 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
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
58.3%
ELA Proficiency
65.6%

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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