National Trail Middle School

6940 Oxford Gettysburg Rd
New Paris, OH 45347
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 296 students in grades 5-8, National Trail 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 50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

National Trail Middle School's student population of 296 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

National Trail Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of National Trail Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1976 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
50%
52%
51%
60%
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is National Trail Middle School's ranking?
National Trail Middle School is ranked #1976 out of 3,241 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend National Trail Middle School?
296 students attend National Trail Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of National Trail Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of National Trail Middle School?
National Trail Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does National Trail Middle School offer ?
National Trail Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is National Trail Middle School part of?
National Trail Middle School is part of National Trail Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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