Serving 292 students in grades 7-8, Shawnee Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 63% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
3%
17%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Shawnee Middle School?
292 students attend Shawnee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Shawnee Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Middle School?
Shawnee Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shawnee Middle School offer ?
Shawnee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Shawnee Middle School part of?
Shawnee Middle School is part of Clark-Shawnee Local School District.
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