Clear Fork Middle School

987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Clear Fork High School is a secondary school located near Bellville, Ohio, United States. It serves grades 9–12 and is part of the Clear Fork Valley Local School District. Clear Fork is a member of the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference.
Serving 354 students in grades 6-8, Clear Fork 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 is 50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is equal to 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Clear Fork Middle School's student population of 354 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
White, Black, Green, Kelly green
School Calendar

School Rankings

Clear Fork Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clear Fork Middle School is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1802 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
50%
54%
60%
60%
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
(22-23)
24.3%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Colts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clear Fork Middle School's ranking?
Clear Fork Middle School is ranked #1802 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Clear Fork Middle School often compared to?
Clear Fork Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fredericktown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Clear Fork Middle School?
354 students attend Clear Fork Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Clear Fork Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clear Fork Middle School?
Clear Fork Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clear Fork Middle School offer ?
Clear Fork Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clear Fork Middle School part of?
Clear Fork Middle School is part of Clear Fork Valley Local School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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