Serving 426 students in grades 5-8, Preble Shawnee 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 42% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Preble Shawnee Middle School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Preble Shawnee 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 Preble Shawnee Middle School is 0.04, 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
#2180 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
n/a
17%
White
98%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Preble Shawnee Middle School's ranking?
Preble Shawnee Middle School is ranked #2180 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Preble Shawnee Middle School?
426 students attend Preble Shawnee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Preble Shawnee Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preble Shawnee Middle School?
Preble Shawnee Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Preble Shawnee Middle School offer ?
Preble Shawnee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Preble Shawnee Middle School part of?
Preble Shawnee Middle School is part of Preble Shawnee Local School District.
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