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Schools in Tallmadge · Tallmadge City School District

Tallmadge’s public schools outscore 71% of Ohio districts

On the state math tests, 63% of Tallmadge’s students scored proficient, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Tallmadge, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#423of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
69%
▲ 10 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
63%
▲ 11 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 4–8 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.3K
▼ 8% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.9
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
2,507 students on the public path
In brief

Tallmadge’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1217 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Tallmadge’s, its schools beat 54%, lower than their 71% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 69% and math 63% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,321 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Tallmadge Middle School, then Tallmadge High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Fac Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Tallmadge’s grade

B+ Test scoresC+ Graduation

B+: better than 71% of Ohio school districts, #423 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 71%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1217)Better than 54%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,332 test results and a graduating class of 184 could put Tallmadge anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Tallmadge’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,331 in math, 1,334 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Tallmadge, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Tallmadge Elementary SchoolTallmadge City School DistrictB+
6–8Tallmadge Middle SchoolTallmadge City School DistrictB+
9–12Tallmadge High SchoolTallmadge City School DistrictB

Tallmadge’s public schools are run by Tallmadge City School District. Parts of Tallmadge (3% of its land) are served by Field Local instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Tallmadge City School DistrictGrades K–12 · 3 schools · 2,507 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 18.9 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$15,321OH $16,610 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading69%
State average 59.5% · 1334 students tested
Math63%
State average 52.2% · 1331 students tested

Tallmadge vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Tallmadge’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
TallmadgeB+Tallmadge City
BrimfieldB+Field Local
Munroe FallsB+Stow-Munroe Falls City
AkronCAkron City
StowB+Stow-Munroe Falls City
KentB−Kent City
SuffieldB+Field Local

Every school in Tallmadge

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Tallmadgeby address
Tallmadge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
B+
1,088 students21:1Rate it →
Tallmadge Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B+
614 students19:1Rate it →
Tallmadge High School
High · Grades 9–12
B
805 students17:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Fac Christian School
Elementary · Grades K–7
Private · Religious
39 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about Tallmadge’s schools

Are Tallmadge’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Tallmadge children attend outscore 71% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #423 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 54%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Tallmadge in?

Tallmadge City School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,507 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Tallmadge are served by Field Local.

Where do Tallmadge kids go to high school?

Tallmadge High School, with 805 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Tallmadge’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Tallmadge City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Tallmadge spend per student?

$15,321 in Tallmadge City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Tallmadge?

Yes: Fac Christian School (religious, grades K–7, 39 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.