51爆料

Parma City School District

7377 Chateau Dr
Parma, OH 44130-0932
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Parma City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,916 students in Parma City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
51爆料s in Parma City School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
8,916 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
503 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Parma City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#490 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
52%
54%
55%
60%
59%
63%
88%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
8%
% Black
8%
17%
% White
67%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,803 is higher than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,307 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$168 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$172 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,803
$17,295
Spending / Student
$19,307
$17,243

Best Parma City School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2401 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2433
Gr: K-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Dentzler Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3600 Dentzler Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2430
Gr: K-4 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Educational Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Gr: 5-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9906 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2379
Gr: K-4 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Ridge-brook Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7915 Manhattan Ave
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2350
Gr: K-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Normandy High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,643 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5531 W 24th St
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2424
Gr: K-4 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Thoreau Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 W 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 885-2352
Gr: K-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Greenbriar Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11810 Huffman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2370
Gr: 5-8 | 1,028 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Shiloh Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 Grantwood Dr
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-8485
Gr: 5-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Valley Forge High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9999 Independence Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,452 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
First Step Preschool
7700 Malibu Dr
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-8645
Gr: PK | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
6285 W 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2413
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Parma City School District?
Parma City School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,916 students.
What is the rank of Parma City School District?
Parma City School District is ranked #464 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Parma City School District?
67% of Parma City School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parma City School District?
Parma City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Parma City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,307 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,916 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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