Serving 472 students in grades 5-8, Hannah J Ashton 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 18% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hannah J Ashton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hannah J Ashton Middle School's student population of 472 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hannah J Ashton 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 Hannah J Ashton Middle School is 0.63, which is more 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
#2649 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
12%
7%
Black
57%
17%
White
17%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hannah J Ashton Middle School's ranking?
Hannah J Ashton Middle School is ranked #2649 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Hannah J Ashton Middle School often compared to?
Hannah J Ashton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baldwin Road Junior High School, Waggoner Road Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Hannah J Ashton Middle School?
472 students attend Hannah J Ashton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hannah J Ashton Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hannah J Ashton Middle School?
Hannah J Ashton Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hannah J Ashton Middle School offer ?
Hannah J Ashton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Hannah J Ashton Middle School part of?
Hannah J Ashton Middle School is part of Reynoldsburg City School District.
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