(9-16-24) According to the Ohio Department Of Education…..Ohio School Report Cards are required by law to provide parents, caregivers, community members, educators and policymakers information about district and school performance — to celebrate successes and identify areas for improvement. The information provides transparent reporting to drive local conversations on continuous improvement and identify schools that need intensive supports. The report cards establish high expectations for the education community while showing progress toward equitable outcomes for all Ohio students.
- District Achievement Ratings 2023-2024 (complete data)
Overall four Mercer County Districts, Coldwater, Marion Local, St. Henry and Ft. Recovery received the highest ranking awarded with a 5-Star, while Celina and Parkway received the 4-Star ranking.
In Auglaize County..Minster, New Bremen and New Knoxville all received the 5-Star ranking, Wapakoneta and Waynesfield-Goshen received the 4-Star ranking and St. Marys had a 3-Star ranking.
- Star Rating System: Schools and districts are rated on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, with half-star increments, providing a clear and accessible measure of performance. A 5-star school is higher performing than a 1-star school.
- Five Key Components: The overall rating is based on the performance in five components: achievement, progress, gap closing, early literacy, and graduation. Additional information about post-graduation readiness and technical documentation round out these components and provide a full picture of district and school performance.
- Reform and Transparency: This rating system was introduced as part of a reform to enhance transparency and accountability in Ohio’s education system. To learn more, visit the following resources:
While report cards provide essential data, visiting schools, talking to educators, parents, and students, and reviewing school or district webpages can provide a more complete picture.
Tri Star Career Compact was awarded the 5-Star Ranking.
Mercer County Outlook 