Serving 179 students in grades 6-8, South Central Junior High 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Central Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
South Central Junior High School's student population of 179 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Central Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Central Junior High School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1805 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
91%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Central Junior High School's ranking?
South Central Junior High School is ranked #1805 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are South Central Junior High School often compared to?
South Central Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend South Central Junior High School?
179 students attend South Central Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of South Central Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Central Junior High School?
South Central Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Central Junior High School offer ?
South Central Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Central Junior High School part of?
South Central Junior High School is part of South Central Local School District.
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