Ironton Middle School

302 Delaware St
Ironton, OH 45638
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 302 students in grades 6-8, Ironton 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 is 56% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ironton Middle School's student population of 302 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
302 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ironton 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 Ironton Middle School is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1855 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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56%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ironton 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 Ironton 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.
60-64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ironton 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
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
89%
67%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ironton Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Ironton Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ironton Middle School's ranking?
Ironton Middle School is ranked #1855 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?
56% 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 Ironton Middle School?
302 students attend Ironton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ironton Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ironton Middle School?
Ironton Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ironton Middle School offer ?
Ironton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ironton Middle School part of?
Ironton Middle School is part of Ironton City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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