Serving 624 students in grades 5-8, Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School ranks in the top 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 50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School's student population of 624 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School is 0.10, 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
#1348 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School's ranking?
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School is ranked #1348 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School often compared to?
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amanda-clearcreek Middle School, Bloom-carroll Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School?
624 students attend Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School?
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School offer ?
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School part of?
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School is part of Fairfield Union Local School District.
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