Serving 546 students in grades 6-8, Sylvania Mccord Junior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 72% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sylvania Mccord Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sylvania Mccord Junior High School's student population of 546 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sylvania Mccord Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylvania Mccord Junior High School is 0.37, 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
#539 out of 3241 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
3%
17%
White
79%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvania Mccord Junior High School's ranking?
Sylvania Mccord Junior High School is ranked #539 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Sylvania Mccord Junior High School often compared to?
Sylvania Mccord Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Sylvania Mccord Junior High School?
546 students attend Sylvania Mccord Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Sylvania Mccord Junior High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvania Mccord Junior High School?
Sylvania Mccord Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sylvania Mccord Junior High School offer ?
Sylvania Mccord Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sylvania Mccord Junior High School part of?
Sylvania Mccord Junior High School is part of Sylvania Schools School District.
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