Serving 418 students in grades 7-8, Spring Hill Junior High 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 was 73% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 83% (which was equal to the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)73%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)83%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
3%
17%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
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?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Spring Hill Junior High School?
418 students attend Spring Hill Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Spring Hill Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Hill Junior High School?
Spring Hill Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spring Hill Junior High School offer ?
Spring Hill Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Spring Hill Junior High School part of?
Spring Hill Junior High School is part of Springfield Local School District.
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