Reading Schools: Consistent Growth, Exceptional Results

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:

  • Biology – 9th out of 600 districts (Top 1%)

  • English Language Arts II – 29th out of 604 (Top 5%)

  • Government – 39th out of 599 (Top 7%)

  • American History – 52nd out of 600 (Top 9%)

  • Algebra I – 74th out of 600 (Top 12%)

  • Grade 4 Math – 57th out of 603 (Top 9%)

  • 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.