Jonathan Alder Junior High School

6440 Kilbury Huber Rd
Plain City, OH 43064
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 356 students in grades 7-8, Jonathan Alder Junior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 20% in OH
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jonathan Alder Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Jonathan Alder Junior High School's student population of 356 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
356 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Jonathan Alder Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jonathan Alder Junior High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (OH)
#581 out of 3137 schools
(Top 20%)
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68%
50%
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74%
57%
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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%
7%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
86%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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0.25
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jonathan Alder Junior High School's ranking?
Jonathan Alder Junior High School is ranked #581 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Jonathan Alder Junior High School?
356 students attend Jonathan Alder Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Jonathan Alder Junior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonathan Alder Junior High School?
Jonathan Alder Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jonathan Alder Junior High School offer ?
Jonathan Alder Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Jonathan Alder Junior High School part of?
Jonathan Alder Junior High School is part of Jonathan Alder Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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