William S Guy Middle School

4115 Shady Rd
Youngstown, OH 44505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 230 students in grades 4-6, William S Guy 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 29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William S Guy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

William S Guy Middle School's student population of 230 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
230 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

William S Guy 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 William S Guy Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2456 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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29%
52%
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42%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William S Guy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of William S Guy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
8%
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Black
36%
17%
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White
41%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in William S Guy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William S Guy Middle School's ranking?
William S Guy Middle School is ranked #2456 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend William S Guy Middle School?
230 students attend William S Guy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of William S Guy Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William S Guy Middle School?
William S Guy Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does William S Guy Middle School offer ?
William S Guy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is William S Guy Middle School part of?
William S Guy Middle School is part of Liberty Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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