Mathews Junior High School
Mathews Junior High School serves 105 students in grades 7-8.
Mathews Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mathews Junior High School's student population of 105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
105 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mathews Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,233 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Mathews Junior High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1947 out of 3233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
50%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
57%

Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
2%
6%

Black
n/a
17%

White
95%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Mathews Junior High School?
105 students attend Mathews Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mathews Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mathews Junior High School?
Mathews Junior High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mathews Junior High School offer ?
Mathews Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mathews Junior High School part of?
Mathews Junior High School is part of Mathews Local School District.
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