Lakota Local School District
School District · Liberty Township, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,068
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.2:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,068
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.2:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#462 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,068
$2,589 vs Ohio median
District size
17,887 students
Much larger than Ohio median
About Lakota Local
Lakota Local is a Liberty Township, Ohio school district serving 22 schools. The district educates 17,887 students with a student-teacher ratio of 26.2:1. The district invests $12,068 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Lakota Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Independence Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Lakota Local students show an average math proficiency of 73.3% and ELA proficiency of 74.8%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lakota Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lakota Local with test data.
Schools in Lakota Local
22 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Liberty Township
- Total Enrollment
- 17,887
- Teachers (FTE)
- 684
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lakota Local?
Lakota Local has 22 schools in total — 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lakota Local?
The average composite rating for Lakota Local is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lakota Local?
Lakota Local spends $12,068 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lakota Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lakota Local is 26.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lakota Local?
Independence Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lakota Local with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Lakota Local?
Across schools in Lakota Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lakota Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Lakota Local has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 22 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 73.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.8%
Resources
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.
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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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