Tecumseh Local School District
School District · New Carlisle, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,597
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,597
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Evaluating Tecumseh Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tecumseh Local 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.
Park Layne Elementary School
New Carlisle · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
New Carlisle Elementary School
New Carlisle · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Donnelsville Elementary School
Donnelsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#507 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,900
$757 vs Ohio median
District size
2,597 students
Larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Tecumseh Local ranks #507 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Tecumseh Local's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Park Layne Elementary School (8.6/10), New Carlisle Elementary School (5.9/10), and Donnelsville Elementary School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Tecumseh Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park Layne Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | New Carlisle Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Donnelsville Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Tecumseh Middle School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Tecumseh High School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tecumseh Local
Tecumseh Local is a New Carlisle, Ohio school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,597 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. District-level spending was $13,900 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Tecumseh Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Park Layne Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Tecumseh Local students show an average math proficiency of 60.4% and ELA proficiency of 66.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Tecumseh Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tecumseh Local with test data.
Schools in Tecumseh Local
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- New Carlisle
- Total Enrollment
- 2,597
- Teachers (FTE)
- 151
- District spending per student
- $13,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tecumseh Local?
Tecumseh Local has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tecumseh Local?
The average composite rating for Tecumseh Local is 5.8/10. 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 Tecumseh Local?
Tecumseh Local's district-level spending was $13,900 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 Tecumseh Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tecumseh Local is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tecumseh Local?
Park Layne Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Tecumseh Local with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Tecumseh Local?
Across schools in Tecumseh Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tecumseh Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Tecumseh Local has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 5 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.7%
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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