John R Lea Middle School

9130 Dover Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 188 students in grades 7-8, John R Lea Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30% in OH
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John R Lea Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

John R Lea Middle School's student population of 188 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
188 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

John R Lea Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John R Lea 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.
This School
State Level (OH)
#703 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of John R Lea Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John R Lea 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.
70-74%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John R Lea 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 John R Lea 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
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
95%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
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 John R Lea 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
26%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John R Lea 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
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John R Lea 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 John R Lea Middle School's ranking?
John R Lea Middle School is ranked #703 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are John R Lea Middle School often compared to?
John R Lea Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orrville Middle School, Dalton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend John R Lea Middle School?
188 students attend John R Lea Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of John R Lea Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John R Lea Middle School?
John R Lea Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does John R Lea Middle School offer ?
John R Lea Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is John R Lea Middle School part of?
John R Lea Middle School is part of Southeast Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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