Serving 318 students in grades 5-8, Butler Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 is 73% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butler Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Butler Middle School's student population of 318 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Butler Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butler Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#529 out of 3241 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
97%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butler Middle School's ranking?
Butler Middle School is ranked #529 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Butler Middle School often compared to?
Butler Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ansonia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Butler Middle School?
318 students attend Butler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Butler Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butler Middle School?
Butler Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Butler Middle School offer ?
Butler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Butler Middle School part of?
Butler Middle School is part of Arcanum-Butler Local School District.
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