Serving 195 students in grades 4-5, Blanchester Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Blanchester Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1069 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blanchester Intermediate School's ranking?
Blanchester Intermediate School is ranked #1069 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Blanchester Intermediate School?
195 students attend Blanchester Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Blanchester Intermediate School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blanchester Intermediate School?
Blanchester Intermediate School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blanchester Intermediate School offer ?
Blanchester Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Blanchester Intermediate School part of?
Blanchester Intermediate School is part of Blanchester Local School District.
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