Reading Schools continues to demonstrate remarkable academic growth, standing among the top-performing districts in Ohio for student progress over the past two years. According to the state’s Value-Added Growth Index, Reading ranks among the top 10% of all districts statewide, reflecting the district’s commitment to strong instruction, rigorous expectations, and student-centered support.
2024–2025 School Year: High Growth Across Multiple Subjects
In the 2024–25 school year, Reading Schools achieved an overall ranking of 78 out of 607 districts statewide, placing the district in the top 13% for student growth.
Individual subject rankings reveal even more impressive results:
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Biology – 9th out of 600 districts (Top 1%)
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English Language Arts II – 29th out of 604 (Top 5%)
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Government – 39th out of 599 (Top 7%)
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American History – 52nd out of 600 (Top 9%)
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Algebra I – 74th out of 600 (Top 12%)
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Grade 4 Math – 57th out of 603 (Top 9%)
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ELA Grade 6 – 82nd out of 604 (Top 14%)
2023–2024 School Year: Strong Overall Growth
In the previous year, Reading ranked 69th out of 607 districts, placing the district in the top 11% statewide for student progress. This consistency underscores that Reading’s success is not a one-year spike but a sustained pattern of academic growth.
2023–2025 Combined Growth: Among Ohio’s Elite
When combining both school years, Reading Schools ranks 58th out of 607 districts, placing the district in the top 10% statewide for overall growth. Few districts in Ohio, particularly those of similar size and demographics, have achieved such consistent improvement.