Serving 262 students in grades 6-8, Dawson-bryant Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Dawson-Bryant Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Ironton, OH, covering approximately 48.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 2.8 miles, while the furthest edge reaches up to 10.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dawson-bryant Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dawson-bryant Middle School's student population of 262 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Take Pride!
School Rankings
Dawson-bryant 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 Dawson-bryant Middle School is 0.04, 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
#1882 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
8%
White
98%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.8%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawson-bryant Middle School's ranking?
Dawson-bryant Middle School is ranked #1882 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Dawson-bryant Middle School often compared to?
Dawson-bryant Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ironton Middle School, Chesapeake Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Dawson-bryant Middle School?
262 students attend Dawson-bryant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Dawson-bryant Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dawson-bryant Middle School?
Dawson-bryant Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dawson-bryant Middle School offer ?
Dawson-bryant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dawson-bryant Middle School part of?
Dawson-bryant Middle School is part of Dawson-Bryant Local School District.
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