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Defiance City School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Learn About This District's:

OAT Results
OAT Results By Subgroup
OGT Results
OGT Results By Subgroup
Performance Index
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

629 Arabella St
Defiance, OH 43512
Defiance County
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PH: (419) 782-0070
FAX: (419) 782-4395

Grades K-12
2750 students
3 schools

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OAT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

81% (2011)

80% (2010)

82% (2009)

87% (2008)

88% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Math

86% (2011)

73% (2010)

81% (2009)

82% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

85% (2011)

77% (2010)

80% (2009)

83% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

69% (2011)

67% (2010)

78% (2009)

77% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

71% (2011)

76% (2010)

73% (2009)

74% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

Science

78% (2011)

77% (2010)

78% (2009)

72% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

Math

68% (2011)

66% (2010)

63% (2009)

60% (2008)

68% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

84% (2011)

85% (2010)

85% (2009)

91% (2008)

91% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Math

80% (2011)

84% (2010)

77% (2009)

87% (2008)

90% (2007)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

79% (2011)

85% (2010)

84% (2009)

82% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

Math

83% (2011)

73% (2010)

81% (2009)

79% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

86% (2011)

88% (2010)

81% (2009)

85% (2008)

86% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Science

70% (2011)

69% (2010)

71% (2009)

67% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

Math

78% (2011)

78% (2010)

79% (2009)

79% (2008)

76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
The OAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

See Ohio's state standards

OAT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	86%
Male	77%
Black, non-Hispanic	82%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	56%
Multiracial	86%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Disabled	68%
Non-disabled	83%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	90%
Male	81%
Black, non-Hispanic	73%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	72%
Multiracial	91%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	>95%
Disabled	53%
Non-disabled	90%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	85%
Black, non-Hispanic	42%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Multiracial	70%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Disabled	68%
Non-disabled	87%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	68%
Male	70%
Black, non-Hispanic	25%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	43%
Multiracial	50%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Disabled	27%
Non-disabled	75%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	76%
Male	68%
Black, non-Hispanic	50%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Multiracial	74%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Disabled	35%
Non-disabled	81%

Science	This District
All Students	78%
Female	77%
Male	78%
Black, non-Hispanic	71%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Multiracial	63%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Disabled	40%
Non-disabled	88%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	70%
Male	67%
Black, non-Hispanic	57%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	56%
Multiracial	42%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Disabled	28%
Non-disabled	79%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	83%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	77%
Multiracial	>95%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Disabled	56%
Non-disabled	91%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	78%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Multiracial	73%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Disabled	29%
Non-disabled	91%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	81%
Male	78%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Multiracial	70%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Disabled	37%
Non-disabled	87%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	82%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Multiracial	80%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Disabled	43%
Non-disabled	91%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	90%
Male	82%
Black, non-Hispanic	80%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Multiracial	92%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Disabled	52%
Non-disabled	95%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	65%
Male	74%
Black, non-Hispanic	50%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	58%
Multiracial	58%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Disabled	31%
Non-disabled	81%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	73%
Male	81%
Black, non-Hispanic	50%
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	68%
Multiracial	83%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Disabled	33%
Non-disabled	90%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
The OAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio.
The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

OGT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading

91% (2011)

86% (2010)

87% (2009)

90% (2008)

89% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

Social Studies

85% (2011)

76% (2010)

86% (2009)

84% (2008)

80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

Science

85% (2011)

79% (2010)

87% (2009)

82% (2008)

73% (2007)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

Writing

95% (2011)

88% (2010)

95% (2009)

89% (2008)

91% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

90% (2011)

82% (2010)

86% (2009)

85% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only.
The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools.
The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

See Ohio's state standards

OGT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	89%
Male	93%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Multiracial	82%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Disabled	71%
Non-disabled	>95%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	85%
Female	79%
Male	89%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Multiracial	64%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Disabled	51%
Non-disabled	92%

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	80%
Male	89%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Multiracial	73%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Disabled	46%
Non-disabled	94%

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	>95%
Male	94%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	>95%
Multiracial	91%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	>95%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Disabled	74%
Non-disabled	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	83%
Male	>95%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Multiracial	91%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Disabled	63%
Non-disabled	>95%

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only.
The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools.
The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio.
The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

Performance Index

97 (2011)

95 (2010)

96 (2009)

96 (2008)

96 (2007)

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Performance Index

Ohio uses the Performance Index (PI) to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year.
The PI scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student.
The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Information about this data

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Fully certified	100%	98%
Temporary teaching certificate	0%	n/a

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Education Levels

Information about this data

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Bachelor's degree or higher	100%	99%
Master's degree or higher	64%	59%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	16	18

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	69%	76%
Hispanic	16%	3%
Black, not Hispanic	5%	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	8%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged students	46%	36%
Students with disabilities	18%	14%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Information about this data

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	95%	94%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,340	$9,288

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	59%
Support services	10%	11%
Administration	12%	13%
Other expenditures	18%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

Tips and Advice by Grade Level