Ridgedale Local, OH - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Ridgedale Local

Ridgedale Local is a small district spanning Marion, Crawford, and Wyandot counties in north-central Ohio, serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve across two buildings: an elementary school and a combined junior and senior high school. The total enrollment is small, with the student body overwhelmingly white and the population quite homogeneous by racial and ethnic composition. Free-and-reduced-price-lunch data was not available, so a fuller economic picture of student need cannot be drawn from the provided information.

On state assessments administered in the most recent year, the district's results show a mixed profile. Science proficiency stands as the strongest subject, with roughly two-thirds of tested students meeting proficiency. Social studies proficiency is notably high, with the vast majority of students demonstrating proficiency. In mathematics, proficiency sits below half, and in English language arts, proficiency hovers just above half. These results position Ridgedale below the midpoint of overall proficiency when compared against other Marion County districts.

One bright spot is the district's chronic absenteeism rate, which is above the midpoint among Marion County's districts in a positive direction, meaning fewer students are chronically absent than the typical district in the county. This suggests reasonable engagement with schooling.

The district's per-pupil current spending falls in the upper range for Marion County, meaning families can expect the district to direct substantial resources toward operations and instruction on a per-student basis. That said, spending alone does not predict outcomes, and the proficiency results suggest the district faces academic challenges in core literacy and numeracy.

From a fiscal perspective relevant to potential residents, Ridgedale Local levies a school district earned-income tax across its service territory. This tax, enacted in 2020 and renewed effective January 2024, represents a recurring cost for households with earned income in the district and is a material factor in household budgeting decisions. The tax is publicly reported by the Ohio Department of Taxation.

Housing in the district's coverage area is relatively affordable compared to state and national benchmarks. Median home values fall well below both the Ohio state benchmark and the national benchmark, and monthly mortgage obligations and rental costs are substantially below national norms, making the area accessible to families on moderate incomes. The local rental market is modest in size but stable.

A parent considering Ridgedale would be choosing a small, rural district with a homogeneous student body, moderate academic proficiency in core subjects with particular strength in science and social studies, reasonable attendance, and above-average per-pupil spending. The district's low math proficiency may warrant direct inquiry about instructional approaches and support systems in that subject area.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

622

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 2%

Black 1%

White 92%

Asian 0%

Two+ 5%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

53%

—

Gr 4

55%

—

Gr 5

69%

—

Gr 6

36%

—

Gr 7

46%

—

Gr 8

35%

—

Gr 38

48%

—

Math

Gr 3

47%

—

Gr 4

69%

—

Gr 5

41%

—

Gr 6

23%

—

Gr 7

37%

—

Gr 8

35%

—

Gr 38

41%

—

Science

Gr 5

72%

—

Gr 8

47%

—

Gr 38

59%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

Ridgedale Jr/Sr High School

Ridgedale Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

46%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

50%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

63%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$184,059

Year-over-year change+7.2%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$159K to $234K

vs. state typical0.75x

vs. national typical0.50x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
43302	Marion	$169K	+6.7%	57.4%
43337	Morral	$213K	+7.4%	23.7%
44849	Nevada	$179K	+8.7%	6.9%
43341	New Bloomington	$205K	+6.5%	6.5%
43323	Harpster	$194K	+11.8%	4.2%
43332	New Bloomington	$206K	+7.8%	1.1%
44820	Bucyrus	$159K	+2.8%	0.2%
43314	Caledonia	$234K	+8.2%	0.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,211/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
43302	Marion	$1,211	—	57.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$929/mo

Home price / national median income2.2x

Annual rent / national median income17.4%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$282/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$244,844 (+3.6% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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