George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School (Closed 2023)

9579 Tarlton Rd
Circleville, OH 43113
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 247 students in grades 7-8, George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 59% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
247 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
#1770 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George Mcdowell-exchange 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.
51%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George Mcdowell-exchange 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.
75-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of George Mcdowell-exchange 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
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
95%
66%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in George Mcdowell-exchange 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
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of George Mcdowell-exchange 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
31%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George Mcdowell-exchange 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
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School's ranking?
George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School is ranked #1770 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School?
247 students attend George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School?
George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School offer ?
George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School part of?
George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School is part of Logan Elm Local School District.

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