Serving 239 students in grades 6-8, Nelsonville-york Junior High 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 28% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nelsonville-York Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 76.1 square miles in Nelsonville, OH. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nelsonville-york Junior High School's student population of 239 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Nelsonville-york Junior High 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 Nelsonville-york Junior High School is 0.17, 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
#2563 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.3%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nelsonville-york Junior High School's ranking?
Nelsonville-york Junior High School is ranked #2563 out of 3,181 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Nelsonville-york Junior High School?
239 students attend Nelsonville-york Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Nelsonville-york Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nelsonville-york Junior High School?
Nelsonville-york Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nelsonville-york Junior High School offer ?
Nelsonville-york Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nelsonville-york Junior High School part of?
Nelsonville-york Junior High School is part of Nelsonville-York City School District.
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