Serving 1,044 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Defiance Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Defiance Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Defiance Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Defiance Elementary School?
1,044 students attend Defiance Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Defiance Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Defiance Elementary School?
Defiance Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Defiance Elementary School offer ?
Defiance Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Defiance Elementary School part of?
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