Serving 543 students in grades 4-6, Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) 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 35% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6)'s student population of 543 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) 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 Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) is 0.49, 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
#2183 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
10%
17%
White
70%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6)'s ranking?
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) is ranked #2183 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6)?
543 students attend Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) offer ?
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) part of?
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) is part of Mad River Local School District.
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