Vandalia-Butler City School District
School District · Vandalia, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,929
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,929
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#435 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,625
$32 vs Ohio median
District size
2,929 students
Larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Vandalia-Butler City ranks #435 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Vandalia-Butler City's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Demmitt Elementary School (9.2/10), Butler High School (6.7/10), and Smith Middle School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Vandalia-Butler City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demmitt Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Butler High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Smith Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Morton Middle School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Helke Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Vandalia-Butler City
Vandalia-Butler City is a Vandalia, Ohio school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,929 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1. District-level spending was $14,625 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Vandalia-Butler City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Demmitt Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Vandalia-Butler City students show an average math proficiency of 67.0% and ELA proficiency of 75.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Vandalia-Butler City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Vandalia-Butler City with test data.
Schools in Vandalia-Butler City
6 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Vandalia
- Total Enrollment
- 2,929
- Teachers (FTE)
- 162
- District spending per student
- $14,625NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Vandalia-Butler City?
Vandalia-Butler City has 6 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 Vandalia-Butler City?
The average composite rating for Vandalia-Butler City is 6.0/10. 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 Vandalia-Butler City?
Vandalia-Butler City's district-level spending was $14,625 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 Vandalia-Butler City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Vandalia-Butler City is 18.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Vandalia-Butler City?
Demmitt Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Vandalia-Butler City with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Vandalia-Butler City?
Across schools in Vandalia-Butler City with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Vandalia-Butler City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Vandalia-Butler City has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 6 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.0%
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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