The top reported proficiency rate is 93% in Social studies. The lowest is 63% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Noble 4-5 Elementary
Noble 4-5 Elementary is a small upper-elementary school serving grades three through five in Tiffin, a mixed-use small city and county seat along the Sandusky River in northwest Ohio. The school sits within Tiffin City Schools, a district that recently passed its first new operating levy in more than a decade and is navigating budget pressures that may affect services like transportation routes and program depth.
The school's academic standing shows moderate proficiency in core subjects. In English language arts, a majority of students reached proficiency on the state test, with reading and writing performance slightly above math. Mathematics proficiency sat somewhat below language arts, suggesting that some students may benefit from additional support in computational or problem-solving skills. Science proficiency was comparable to overall language arts performance. On the most recent state assessment data available, all three core areas showed proficiency rates in the mid-to-upper range, positioning the school's overall proficiency index above the midpoint among other public elementary schools in Seneca County. The school delivered full participation rates across all tested grades and subjects, and the data reflects consistent engagement with state testing requirements.
Enrollment is small for an upper-elementary, with roughly equal cohorts in grades four and five and just a handful of third-graders. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting an economically mixed student body. The student population is predominantly white, with small numbers of Hispanic, multiracial, and Asian students, and a very small Black enrollment. Data on students receiving special education services or identified as English learners was not available, so a parent may want to look into how the school supports these populations.
Tiffin itself is in an active reinvestment phase. A recent housing analysis identified it as one of the most underserved housing markets in northwest Ohio, with developers proposing new senior housing and workforce apartments. The downtown district is anchored by the Tiffin-Seneca Public Library and runs a Main Street program with shops, cafes, and galleries. Two university campuses (Heidelberg and Tiffin University) sit within the city, alongside a diverse employer base in manufacturing, healthcare, education, and retail. Homes in the area have appreciated modestly, and mortgage affordability is above both state and national benchmarks.
For families considering the district, the recent levy passage stabilizes school programs but comes paired with ongoing budget-reduction planning that includes possible changes to transportation boundaries. A parent weighing school placement within Tiffin should understand both the program security the levy provides and the district's stated need to close remaining operational gaps in coming years.
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