Serving 690 students in grades 6-8, A. I. Root 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 78% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: A. I. Root Middle School serves the southern part of Medina, OH, covering an area of approximately 22.1 square miles. Most families live within a short 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. I. Root Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
A. I. Root Middle School's student population of 690 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn Together, Lead Forever!
School Rankings
A. I. Root Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. I. Root Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#360 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
School Mascot
Bees
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. I. Root Middle School's ranking?
A. I. Root Middle School is ranked #360 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are A. I. Root Middle School often compared to?
A. I. Root Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claggett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend A. I. Root Middle School?
690 students attend A. I. Root Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of A. I. Root Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A. I. Root Middle School?
A. I. Root Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does A. I. Root Middle School offer ?
A. I. Root Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A. I. Root Middle School part of?
A. I. Root Middle School is part of Medina City School District.
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