Serving 285 students in grades 7-8, Kenton 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 47% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kenton Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Kenton, OH, encompassing approximately 119.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.1 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 10 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenton Middle School's student population of 285 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Kenton 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 Kenton Middle School is 0.21, 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
#2097 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
2%
17%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
89%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenton Middle School's ranking?
Kenton Middle School is ranked #2097 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Kenton Middle School often compared to?
Kenton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Upper Scioto Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Kenton Middle School?
285 students attend Kenton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kenton Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kenton Middle School?
Kenton Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kenton Middle School offer ?
Kenton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenton Middle School part of?
Kenton Middle School is part of Kenton City School District.
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