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Elyria City Schools


At a glance
648thof 828 Ohio districts▼ 37
Better than 21% of Ohio districts
42101 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035-2117
·(440) 284-8201·All Ohio district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 21.7% of districts
10
Schools
5,702
Students
Top rankedNorthwood Elementary School1013th of 1,558 Ohio elementary schools
Biggest riser
Eastern Heights Middle School up 48 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Westwood Middle School 11 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
2★
1★
0★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Elyria City Schools district in Ohio consists of 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district faces significant challenges, with most schools struggling to achieve strong academic outcomes. However, a few schools, such as Northwood Middle School and Northwood Elementary School, stand out with relatively stronger performance.

The district as a whole has high rates of chronic absenteeism and a large percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantages among the student population. Test scores across the district are generally low, with most schools performing well below state averages in core subjects. While spending per student varies, there does not appear to be a clear correlation between spending and student outcomes.

The data reveals significant disparities in performance and outcomes between the schools in the Elyria City Schools district, raising concerns about equity and the district's ability to provide equal educational opportunities for all students. Addressing these challenges and improving student achievement should be a top priority for the district. Further investigation would be needed to understand the root causes and develop effective strategies for improvement.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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