Walter G. Nord Middle School

501 Lincoln St
Amherst, OH 44001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 584 students in grades 4-5, Walter G. Nord Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in OH
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walter G. Nord Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Walter G. Nord Middle School's student population of 584 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
584 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Walter G. Nord Middle 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 Walter G. Nord Middle School is 0.37, 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
This School
State Level (OH)
#617 out of 3137 schools
(Top 20%)
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74%
50%
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69%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
7%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
78%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Walter G. Nord Middle School's ranking?
Walter G. Nord Middle School is ranked #617 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?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Walter G. Nord Middle School?
584 students attend Walter G. Nord Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Walter G. Nord Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter G. Nord Middle School?
Walter G. Nord Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walter G. Nord Middle School offer ?
Walter G. Nord Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Walter G. Nord Middle School part of?
Walter G. Nord Middle School is part of Amherst Exempted Village School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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