Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Middlebranch Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Middlebranch Elementary School serves the northeast part of Canton, OH, covering an area of approximately 9.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 4.3 miles from the furthest edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middlebranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Middlebranch Elementary School's student population of 534 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
534 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Rankings
Middlebranch Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middlebranch Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#264 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
15%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
74%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-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 Middlebranch Elementary School's ranking?
Middlebranch Elementary School is ranked #264 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Middlebranch Elementary School often compared to?
Middlebranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert A. Taft Elementary School, Ransom H Barr Elementary School, Louisville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Middlebranch Elementary School?
534 students attend Middlebranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Middlebranch Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middlebranch Elementary School?
Middlebranch Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Middlebranch Elementary School offer ?
Middlebranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Middlebranch Elementary School part of?
Middlebranch Elementary School is part of Plain Local School District.
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