Serving 722 students in grades 6-8, John Sells Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Sells Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John Sells Middle School's student population of 722 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
722 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Sells Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Sells Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#847 out of 3137 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
16%
7%
Black
10%
17%
White
51%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Sells Middle School's ranking?
John Sells Middle School is ranked #847 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are John Sells Middle School often compared to?
John Sells Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Karrer Middle School, Ann Simpson Davis Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend John Sells Middle School?
722 students attend John Sells Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of John Sells Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Sells Middle School?
John Sells Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Sells Middle School offer ?
John Sells Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John Sells Middle School part of?
John Sells Middle School is part of Dublin City School District.
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