Kettering City School District
School District · Kettering, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
13
9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
7,762
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
13
9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
7,762
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#216 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,037
+$1,380 vs Ohio median
District size
7,762 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Kettering City School District ranks #216 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Kettering City School District's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kettering Middle School (8.3/10), Van Buren Middle School (7.4/10), and Beavertown Elementary School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 52% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Kettering City School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Kettering City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kettering Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Van Buren Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Beavertown Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Oakview Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Orchard Park Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Kettering Fairmont High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | J F Kennedy Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Greenmont Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Southdale Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Prass Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kettering City School District
Kettering City School District is a Kettering, Ohio school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 7,762 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. District-level spending was $16,037 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Kettering City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kettering Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Kettering City School District students show an average math proficiency of 76.7% and ELA proficiency of 79.5%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Kettering City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kettering City School District with test data.
Schools in Kettering City School District
13 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Kettering
- Total Enrollment
- 7,762
- Teachers (FTE)
- 461
- District spending per student
- $16,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kettering City School District?
Kettering City School District has 13 schools in total — 9 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 Kettering City School District?
The average composite rating for Kettering City School District is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Kettering City School District?
Kettering City School District's district-level spending was $16,037 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kettering City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kettering City School District is 16.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kettering City School District?
Kettering Middle School is the highest-rated school in Kettering City School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Kettering City School District?
Across schools in Kettering City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 76.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 79.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kettering City School District compare to other districts in Ohio?
Kettering City School District has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 13 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 76.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 79.5%
How we rate schools
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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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