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8.0 avg / 10

Lakewood City School District

School District · Lakewood, Ohio

Students: 4,410
Teachers (FTE): 266
Estimated Scores: 9%

Avg Rating

8.0

out of 10

Schools

12

7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,070

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.6:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#54 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.7

above Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,070

+$4,413 vs Ohio median

District size

4,410 students

Much larger than Ohio median

About Lakewood City

Lakewood City is a Lakewood, Ohio school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 4,410 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. The district invests $19,070 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.0/10, Lakewood City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Grant Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Lakewood City students show an average math proficiency of 67.3% and ELA proficiency of 73.5%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 67.3%
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ELA Proficiency 73.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lakewood City with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Lakewood
Total Enrollment
4,410
Teachers (FTE)
266
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lakewood City?

Lakewood City has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lakewood City?

The average composite rating for Lakewood City is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lakewood City?

Lakewood City spends $19,070 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lakewood City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lakewood City is 16.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lakewood City?

Grant Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lakewood City with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Lakewood City?

Across schools in Lakewood City with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lakewood City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Lakewood City has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 12 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
8.0/10
Math Proficiency
67.3%
ELA Proficiency
73.5%

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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