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5.5 avg / 10

Parma City School District

School District · Parma, Ohio

Students: 8,931
Teachers (FTE): 508
Estimated Scores: 8%

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

13

6 elem, 3 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,634

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.6:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#534 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,634

+$2,977 vs Ohio median

District size

8,931 students

Much larger than Ohio median

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 5.5/10, Parma City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Normandy High School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Parma City students show an average math proficiency of 57.5% and ELA proficiency of 57.8%.

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

Math Proficiency 57.5%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 57.8%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Parma City with test data.

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 5.5/10. 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?

Normandy High School is the highest-rated school in Parma City with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Parma City?

Across schools in Parma City with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.8%. 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 5.5/10 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 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
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
57.5%
ELA Proficiency
57.8%

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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