Upper Arlington City School District
School District · Upper Arlington, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,518
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,518
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#88 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,518
+$2,861 vs Ohio median
District size
6,658 students
Much larger than Ohio median
About Upper Arlington City
Upper Arlington City is a Upper Arlington, Ohio school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 6,658 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. The district invests $17,518 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Upper Arlington City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Barrington Road Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Upper Arlington City students show an average math proficiency of 81.9% and ELA proficiency of 84.3%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Upper Arlington City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Upper Arlington City with test data.
Schools in Upper Arlington City
10 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Upper Arlington
- Total Enrollment
- 6,658
- Teachers (FTE)
- 357
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Upper Arlington City?
Upper Arlington City has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Upper Arlington City?
The average composite rating for Upper Arlington City is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Upper Arlington City?
Upper Arlington City spends $17,518 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Upper Arlington City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Upper Arlington City is 18.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Upper Arlington City?
Barrington Road Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Upper Arlington City with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Upper Arlington City?
Across schools in Upper Arlington City with test data, the average math proficiency is 81.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 84.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Upper Arlington City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Upper Arlington City has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 10 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
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 81.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 84.3%
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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