Durling Middle School

100 N Ridge Rd W
Lorain, OH 44053
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 447 students in grades 5-8, Durling Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Durling Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Durling Middle School's student population of 447 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
447 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Durling Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Durling Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2305 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Durling Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Durling Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Durling Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Durling Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Durling Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Durling Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
44%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Durling Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Durling Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
31%
66%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Durling Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Durling Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Durling Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Durling Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Durling Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Durling Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Durling Middle School's ranking?
Durling Middle School is ranked #2305 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Durling Middle School often compared to?
Durling Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon Science Academy Lorain by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Durling Middle School?
447 students attend Durling Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Durling Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durling Middle School?
Durling Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Durling Middle School offer ?
Durling Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Durling Middle School part of?
Durling Middle School is part of Clearview Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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