Coldwater High School is a public high school located in Coldwater, Ohio. It is part of Coldwater Exempted Village Schools.
Serving 429 students in grades 5-8, Coldwater Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coldwater 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
Coldwater Middle School's student population of 429 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coldwater Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coldwater Middle School is 0.08, 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
#292 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
65%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.5%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cavalier
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coldwater Middle School's ranking?
Coldwater Middle School is ranked #292 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Coldwater Middle School often compared to?
Coldwater Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Marys Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Coldwater Middle School?
429 students attend Coldwater Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Coldwater Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coldwater Middle School?
Coldwater Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coldwater Middle School offer ?
Coldwater Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coldwater Middle School part of?
Coldwater Middle School is part of Coldwater Exempted Village School District.
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