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4.8 avg / 10

Lancaster City School District

School District · Lancaster, Ohio

Students: 6,229
Teachers (FTE): 307
Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

4.8

out of 10

Schools

10

5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,319

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.3:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#588 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.4

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,319

$338 vs Ohio median

District size

6,229 students

Much larger than Ohio median

About Lancaster City

Lancaster City is a Lancaster, Ohio school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 6,229 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.3:1. The district invests $14,319 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.8/10, Lancaster City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Early Childhood Center 1, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, Lancaster City students show an average math proficiency of 48.9% and ELA proficiency of 56.8%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 48.9%
School
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ELA Proficiency 56.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lancaster City with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Lancaster
Total Enrollment
6,229
Teachers (FTE)
307
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lancaster City?

Lancaster City has 10 schools in total — 5 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 Lancaster City?

The average composite rating for Lancaster City is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lancaster City?

Lancaster City spends $14,319 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lancaster City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lancaster City is 20.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lancaster City?

Early Childhood Center 1 is the highest-rated school in Lancaster City with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in Lancaster City?

Across schools in Lancaster City with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lancaster City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Lancaster City has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 10 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
4.8/10
Math Proficiency
48.9%
ELA Proficiency
56.8%

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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