Willoughby-eastlake City School District
School District · Eastlake, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
13
5 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,981
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
13
5 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,981
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Willoughby-eastlake City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Willoughby-eastlake City 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.
School of Innovation
Willoughby · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Royalview Elementary School
Willowick · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jefferson Elementary School
Eastlake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#494 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,981
+$324 vs Ohio median
District size
6,978 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Willoughby-eastlake City ranks #494 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Willoughby-eastlake City's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are School of Innovation (9.5/10), Royalview Elementary School (6.8/10), and Jefferson Elementary School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.5/10 despite 24% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Willoughby-eastlake City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Willoughby-eastlake City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | School of Innovation | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Royalview Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Jefferson Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Edison Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Longfellow Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | South High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Eastlake Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Grant Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Willowick Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Willoughby Middle School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Willoughby-eastlake City
Willoughby-eastlake City is a Eastlake, Ohio school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 6,978 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $14,981 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Willoughby-eastlake City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is School of Innovation, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Willoughby-eastlake City students show an average math proficiency of 66.7% and ELA proficiency of 73.0%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Willoughby-eastlake City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Willoughby-eastlake City with test data.
Schools in Willoughby-eastlake City
13 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Eastlake
- Total Enrollment
- 6,978
- Teachers (FTE)
- 442
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Willoughby-eastlake City?
Willoughby-eastlake City has 13 schools in total — 5 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Willoughby-eastlake City?
The average composite rating for Willoughby-eastlake City is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Willoughby-eastlake City?
Willoughby-eastlake City spends $14,981 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Willoughby-eastlake City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Willoughby-eastlake City is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Willoughby-eastlake City?
School of Innovation is the highest-rated school in Willoughby-eastlake City with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Willoughby-eastlake City?
Across schools in Willoughby-eastlake City with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Willoughby-eastlake City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Willoughby-eastlake City has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 13 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
- 66.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.0%
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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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