Parma City School District
School District · Parma, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
13
6 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,634
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
13
6 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,634
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Evaluating Parma City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Parma City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hillside Middle School
Seven Hills · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dentzler Elementary School
Parma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Green Valley Elementary School
Parma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#388 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,634
+$2,977 vs Ohio median
District size
8,931 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Parma City ranks #388 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Parma City's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hillside Middle School (7.9/10), Dentzler Elementary School (7.9/10), and Green Valley Elementary School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 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 Parma City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Parma City
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 | Hillside Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Dentzler Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Green Valley Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Pleasant Valley Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Thoreau Park Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Normandy High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Greenbriar Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Ridge-brook Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | John Muir Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Valley Forge High School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Parma City
Parma City is a Parma, Ohio school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 8,931 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. The district invests $17,634 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Parma City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dentzler Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Parma City students show an average math proficiency of 67.0% and ELA proficiency of 70.0%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Parma City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Parma City with test data.
Schools in Parma City
13 schools Elementary Schools 6
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Parma
- Total Enrollment
- 8,931
- Teachers (FTE)
- 508
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Parma City?
Parma City has 13 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Parma City?
The average composite rating for Parma City is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Parma City?
Parma City spends $17,634 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Parma City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Parma City is 17.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Parma City?
Dentzler Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Parma City with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Parma City?
Across schools in Parma City with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Parma City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Parma City has an average school rating of 6.5/10 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.0%
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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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