Serving 398 students in grades 6-8, Longfellow 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 23% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Longfellow Middle School serves the eastern part of Lorain, OH, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the school's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Longfellow Middle School's student population of 398 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Longfellow 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 Longfellow Middle School is 0.72, which is more 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
#2684 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
35%
8%
Black
31%
17%
White
24%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longfellow Middle School's ranking?
Longfellow Middle School is ranked #2684 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Longfellow Middle School often compared to?
Longfellow Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like General Johnnie Wilson Middle School, Constellation Schools Lorain Community Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Middle School?
398 students attend Longfellow Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Longfellow Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Middle School?
Longfellow Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Longfellow Middle School offer ?
Longfellow Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Longfellow Middle School part of?
Longfellow Middle School is part of Lorain City School District.
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