Top Rankings
Jonathan Alder Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,273 students in Jonathan Alder Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
51爆料s in Jonathan Alder Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
5 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
2,273 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Jonathan Alder Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 920 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#159 out of 929 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.53
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
30 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
263 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
8%
# Black Students
10 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
1,900 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
84%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
69 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
165
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
190
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
186
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
199
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
172
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
174
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
166
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
195
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
156
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,060 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,843 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,060
$17,222
Spending / Student
$10,843
$17,170
Best Jonathan Alder Local School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plain City Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
580 S Chillicothe St
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4608
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4608
Grades: PK-4
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
Jonathan Alder High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9200 Us Route 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4642
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4642
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Rank: #33.
Canaan Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7055 Us Highway 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 733-3975
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 733-3975
Grades: 5-6
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Jonathan Alder Junior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6440 Kilbury Huber Rd
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4635
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4635
Grades: 7-8
| 346 students
Rank: #55.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 State Route 38 Nw
London, OH 43140
(614) 873-8503
London, OH 43140
(614) 873-8503
Grades: PK-4
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jonathan Alder Local School District?
Jonathan Alder Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,273 students.
What is the rank of Jonathan Alder Local School District?
Jonathan Alder Local School District is ranked #167 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jonathan Alder Local School District?
84% of Jonathan Alder Local School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jonathan Alder Local School District?
Jonathan Alder Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Jonathan Alder Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,843 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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