Harmon Middle School

12410 Harmon Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Harmon Middle School serves 503 students in grades 5-6.
Harmon Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in OH
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harmon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Harmon Middle School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
503 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Harmon Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Harmon Middle School is 0.66, which is more 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
Overall Testing Rank
#1603 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
6%
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Black
45%
17%
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White
37%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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Diversity Score
0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harmon Middle School's ranking?
Harmon Middle School is ranked #1603 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Harmon Middle School?
503 students attend Harmon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Harmon Middle School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harmon Middle School?
Harmon Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harmon Middle School offer ?
Harmon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Harmon Middle School part of?
Harmon Middle School is part of Pickerington Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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