School & District Results 2021 - 2022 - Report highlights

Oct 15, 2026

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School and district performance results for Ohio in 2021–2022 outline progress toward pandemic recovery while emphasizing remaining challenges. The report highlights rising student proficiency on Ohio State Tests, attendance trends, and new inclusion of third-grade reading proficiency. It details statewide performance index gains and summarizes literacy-focused initiatives supported by federal COVID relief funds, including afterschool and summer programming and early literacy evaluation expansion.

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Progress and the Path to Recovery

Academic Performance

Student Attendance

Improving Academic Performance Across All Student Groups

Statewide Performance Index Climbing

Increased Focus on Raising Literacy Achievement

SCHOOL & DISTRICT RESULTS 2021 – 2022 [reportcard.education.ohio.gov](reportcard.education.ohio.gov) Dr. Stephanie K. Siddens Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction Ohio School Report Cards Show Achievement Results Moving in the Right Direction The last several years have been unpredictable for students, families, teachers and schools. During this time, Ohio’s education community has responded by working diligently to identify and address the unique needs of their communities while ensuring their students continue to receive a quality education. Data on the 2021-2022 Ohio School Report Cards highlight signs of academic recovery but also acknowledge some of the challenges that remain. Student achievement is up statewide, mirroring the resiliency of students and the dedication and effectiveness of Ohio educators. However, we must be purposeful in our work, collaborative in our actions and mindful that our next steps are designed to move the needle in the right direction. The Ohio Department of Education’s collective effort, Future Forward Ohio, encompasses our strategic priorities for helping students recover from the impact of the pandemic. We are committed to serving the needs of Ohio’s students with special attention on raising literacy achievement, accelerating learning, strengthening workforce readiness and supporting student and staff wellness. Advancing these priorities is critical to the success of our communities, Ohio’s families and, most importantly, students. Progress and the Path to Recovery Ohio’s districts and schools made progress toward recovery from the pandemic, yet the Department remains purposeful in connecting students and families to resources to address the many challenges children experienced during the past few years. The following information highlights state-level data points, including signs of recovery and the work ahead. Academic Performance Student proficiency rates on Ohio’s State Tests increased for all student subgroups at the state level; however, the rates have not returned to pre-pandemic levels. Reading proficiency as demonstrated on the reading segment of the third grade Ohio’s State Test for English language arts is included on the report cards for the first time. At the state level, 60. 1% of third grade students scored proficient or higher on the reading segment of the assessment. Student Attendance The statewide attendance rate (percent of time the enrolled students in a school or district are in attendance over the course of a school year) was 90.4% . The statewide rate of students missing at least 10% of instructional time due to absences increased by six percentage points to 30.2% in 2021-2022. To find a school or district report card, visit [reportcard.education.ohio.go](reportcard.education.ohio.gov)[v](reportcard.education.ohio.gov). Improving Academic Performance Across All Student Groups Ohio’s spring 2022 assessment results indicate increased proficiency on Ohio’s State Tests in English language arts and math across all student subgroups. This improvement shows how schools are providing high-quality supports and interventions to accelerate student learning. | Demographic Group | English Language Arts | | | | Mathematics | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 2018-19 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | | 2018-19 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | | | All Students | 64.6% | 57.0% | 59.5% | | 61.0% | 48.2% | 50.5% | | | Economically Disadvantaged | 49.5% | 39.5% | 43.0% | | 45.5% | 30.0% | 32.6% | | | Students with Disabilities | 28.9% | 20.3% | 20.9% | | 28.2% | 17.0% | 17.4% | | | English Learners | 43.7% | 35.3% | 35.9% | | 45.7% | 31.1% | 31.4% | | | White, Non-Hispanic | 71.7% | 64.9% | 67.6% | | 68.9% | 56.9% | 59.8% | | | Black, Non-Hispanic | 39.3% | 28.9% | 33.2% | | 32.5% | 17.1% | 20.4% | | | Hispanic | 51.2% | 42.0% | 45.1% | | 47.9% | 32.6% | 35.4% | | | Multiracial | 59.6% | 50.4% | 54.6% | | 54.6% | 38.9% | 4

FAQs

What do the 2021-2022 report card results indicate about academic recovery in Ohio?

Statewide student achievement increased, including higher proficiency rates on Ohio State Tests across all student subgroups, showing signs of recovery. However, results have not returned to pre-pandemic levels.

How did student attendance change in 2021-2022?

The statewide attendance rate was 90.4%. Students missing at least 10% of instructional time increased to 30.2% in 2021-2022.

What is the Performance Index and what happened to it in 2021-2022?

The Performance Index captures all levels of student performance on state assessments. In 2021-2022, 2,312 schools and 438 districts increased their Performance Index by at least three points.

How does Ohio plan to raise literacy achievement in 2021-2022?

The Department uses federal COVID relief funds to accelerate learning in reading through higher-quality learning opportunities and support such as afterschool and summer programming. It also expands early literacy evaluation for students in kindergarten through third grade.

Oct 15, 2026

Uploaded by Sarah