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5.7avg / 10

Springfield City School District

School District · Springfield, Ohio

Students: 7,217
Teachers (FTE): 517
Estimated Scores: 6%

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

17

10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

7,217

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#491 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,018

+$1,361 vs Ohio median

District size

7,217 students

Much larger than Ohio median

The short answer

Springfield City School District ranks #491 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Springfield City School District's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lagonda Elementary School (7.2/10), Perrin Woods Elementary School (7.2/10), and Warder Park-Wayne Elementary School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Springfield City School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Lagonda Elementary School7.2 / 10
2Perrin Woods Elementary School7.2 / 10
3Warder Park-Wayne Elementary School6.4 / 10
4Kenton Elementary School6.2 / 10
5Lincoln Elementary School6.1 / 10
6Kenwood Elementary6.1 / 10
7Snyder Park Elementary School6.1 / 10
8Snowhill Elementary School6.0 / 10
9Roosevelt Middle School6.0 / 10
10Springfield School of Innovation5.9 / 10

See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Springfield City School District

Springfield City School District is a Springfield, Ohio school district serving 17 schools.The district educates 7,217 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. District-level spending was $16,018 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Springfield City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lagonda Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Springfield City School District students show an average math proficiency of 32.3% and ELA proficiency of 40.0%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Springfield City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency32.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency40.0%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Springfield City School District with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Springfield
Total Enrollment
7,217
Teachers (FTE)
517
District spending per student
$16,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Springfield City School District?

Springfield City School District has 17 schools in total — 10 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 Springfield City School District?

The average composite rating for Springfield City School District is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Springfield City School District?

Springfield City School District's district-level spending was $16,018 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Springfield City School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Springfield City School District is 14:1.

What is the top-rated school in Springfield City School District?

Lagonda Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Springfield City School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Springfield City School District?

Across schools in Springfield City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Springfield City School District compare to other districts in Ohio?

Springfield City School District has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 17 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
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
32.3%
ELA Proficiency
40.0%

How we rate schools

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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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