Shawnee Middle School (Closed 2021)

1675 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 292 students in grades 7-8, Shawnee Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 was 63% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
292 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 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)
#1044 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)
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63%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shawnee 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.
64%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
87%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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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 Shawnee Middle School's ranking?
Shawnee Middle School is ranked #1044 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Shawnee Middle School?
292 students attend Shawnee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Shawnee Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Middle School?
Shawnee Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shawnee Middle School offer ?
Shawnee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Shawnee Middle School part of?
Shawnee Middle School is part of Clark-Shawnee Local School District.

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