South-western City School District
School District · Grove City, Ohio
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
33
16 elem, 10 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,435
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
33
16 elem, 10 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,435
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#592 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,435
$222 vs Ohio median
District size
21,873 students
Much larger than Ohio median
About South-western City
South-western City is a Grove City, Ohio school district serving 33 schools. The district educates 21,873 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1. The district invests $14,435 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, South-western City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jackson Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, South-western City students show an average math proficiency of 50.2% and ELA proficiency of 51.6%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools , 10 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in South-western City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South-western City with test data.
Schools in South-western City
33 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 10
High Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Grove City
- Total Enrollment
- 21,873
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,204
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South-western City?
South-western City has 33 schools in total — 16 elementary, 10 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South-western City?
The average composite rating for South-western City is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South-western City?
South-western City spends $14,435 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South-western City?
The average student-teacher ratio in South-western City is 18.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in South-western City?
Jackson Middle School is the highest-rated school in South-western City with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in South-western City?
Across schools in South-western City with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South-western City compare to other districts in Ohio?
South-western City has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 33 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
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.6%
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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