Ohio Schools Rank in 2024-25 Report Cards: Northeast Ohio Districts Revealed

Overview of the 2024-25 Ohio School Report Cards

The Ohio Department of Education has officially released its annual 2024-25 school report cards for districts across the state. These report cards aim to provide valuable insights into school performance, offering information to parents, caregivers, community members, educators, and policymakers.

What’s New This Year

This year marks a significant change with the inclusion of a star rating for the College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness component. This new measure evaluates how well the graduating class is prepared for postsecondary education, entering the workforce, or joining the armed forces. The addition of this component has affected the overall ratings of some districts, boosting schools like Akron and East Cleveland while impacting others such as Cleveland.

The report cards assess six categories on a 1-5 star scale, with half-star increments:

• Achievement Component: Evaluates whether student performance on state tests meets established thresholds and overall academic performance.
• Progress Component: Measures the impact of districts, schools, and teachers on academic growth from year to year.
• Gap Closing Component: Shows how well schools meet performance expectations for students in English language arts, math, and graduation. It also measures support for English learners, reduction in chronic absenteeism, and identification of gifted students.
• Early Literacy Component: Focuses on reading improvement and proficiency for students in kindergarten through third grade.
• Graduation Component: Measures four-year and five-year adjusted cohort graduation rates.
• College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness Component: Assesses the readiness of a graduating class for post-secondary education, entering the workforce, or joining the armed forces.

An overall rating of at least three stars means a district or school meets state standards.

Governor's Statement

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine praised the dedication of school leaders, educators, and staff who are working hard to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in life. He emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to ensure students grow in all areas of academic achievement and career readiness, especially as schools strengthen literacy instruction through the Science of Reading and invest in opportunities that prepare students for their futures after graduation.

District Highlights

Here are some highlights from major districts in Northeast Ohio:

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

• Overall Rating: 2.5 (needs support to meet state standards)
• Achievement Component: 2
• Progress Component: 4
• Gap Closing Component: 3
• Early Literacy Component: 1
• Graduation Component: 1
• College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness Component: 1

Akron Public Schools

• Overall Rating: 3.5 (meets state standards)
• Achievement Component: 2
• Progress Component: 4
• Gap Closing Component: 3
• Early Literacy Component: 1
• Graduation Component: 2
• College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness Component: 4

Canton City School District

• Overall Rating: 2.5 (needs support to meet state standards)
• Achievement Component: 2
• Progress Component: 3
• Gap Closing Component: 2
• Early Literacy Component: 1
• Graduation Component: 1
• College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness Component: 1

Parma City School District

• Overall Rating: 4 (exceeds state standards)
• Achievement Component: 3
• Progress Component: 4
• Gap Closing Component: 5
• Early Literacy Component: 2
• Graduation Component: 3
• College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness Component: 4

East Cleveland

• Overall Rating: 3 (meets state standards)
• Achievement Component: 2
• Progress Component: 4
• Gap Closing Component: 3
• Early Literacy Component: 1
• Graduation Component: 1
• College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness Component: 3

Lorain City School District

• Overall Rating: 2 (needs support to meet state standards)
• Achievement Component: 1
• Progress Component: 2
• Gap Closing Component: 1
• Early Literacy Component: 1
• Graduation Component: 1
• College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness Component: 3

Strongsville City School District

• Overall Rating: 4.5 (exceeds state standards)
• Achievement Component: 5
• Progress Component: 4
• Gap Closing Component: 5
• Early Literacy Component: 4
• Graduation Component: 4
• College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness Component: 3

Mentor Exempted Village School District

• Overall Rating: 4.5 (exceeds state standards)
• Achievement Component: 4
• Progress Component: 4
• Gap Closing Component: 5
• Early Literacy Component: 3
• Graduation Component: 4
• College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness Component: 3

Medina City School District

• Overall Rating: 4.5 (exceeds state standards)
• Achievement Component: 4
• Progress Component: 4
• Gap Closing Component: 5
• Early Literacy Component: 3
• Graduation Component: 5
• College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness Component: 3

Willoughby-Eastlake City School District

• Overall Rating: 4.5 (exceeds state standards)
• Achievement Component: 3
• Progress Component: 3
• Gap Closing Component: 4
• Early Literacy Component: 4
• Graduation Component: 3
• College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness Component: 2

Elyria City School District

• Overall Rating: 2 (needs support to meet state standards)
• Achievement Component: 2
• Progress Component: 2
• Gap Closing Component: 2
• Early Literacy Component: 1
• Graduation Component: 2
• College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness Component: 1

Solon City School District

• Overall Rating: 5 (significantly exceeds state standards)
• Achievement Component: 5
• Progress Component: 5
• Gap Closing Component: 5
• Early Literacy Component: 5
• Graduation Component: 5
• College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness Component: 3

Avon Local School District

• Overall Rating: 5 (significantly exceeds state standards)
• Achievement Component: 5
• Progress Component: 4
• Gap Closing Component: 5
• Early Literacy Component: 4
• Graduation Component: 5
• College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness Component: 3

Notable Changes

Several districts saw changes in their ratings this year:

• Akron Public Schools improved from a 2.5 to a 3.5 rating, now meeting state standards.
• East Cleveland rose from a 2 to a 3, also meeting standards.
• Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) dropped from 3 to 2.5, meaning it no longer meets state standards.

In a press release, CMSD leaders highlighted that while the new readiness measure affected the overall score, students made significant academic progress. They noted improvements in proficiency across all tested subject areas, with students exceeding pre-pandemic proficiency rates in HS English Language Arts, Algebra 1, and US Government.

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb acknowledged the progress, stating that students continue to achieve and grow in every subject, highlighting the potential when young people have access to high-quality learning.

Final Thoughts

The Ohio Department of Education has provided a comprehensive guide on the 2024-25 Ohio School Report Cards, which offers detailed insights into the performance of schools across the state. These report cards serve as a tool for data-driven decisions, guiding where to focus resources and how best to support Ohio students.