Reading Community Middle School (Closed 2021)

810 E Columbia Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 421 students in grades 6-8, Reading Community 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 was 48% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
421 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#1911 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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48%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Reading Community Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Reading Community 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
7%
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Black
10%
17%
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White
78%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Reading Community Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reading Community Middle School's ranking?
Reading Community Middle School is ranked #1911 out of 3,137 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Reading Community Middle School?
421 students attend Reading Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Reading Community Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reading Community Middle School?
Reading Community Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Reading Community Middle School offer ?
Reading Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Reading Community Middle School part of?
Reading Community Middle School is part of Reading Community City School District.

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