Best 44004 Ohio Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 771 students in 44004, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44004, OH are Wallace H Braden Middle School and Lakeside Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 44004 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 44004, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best 44004, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wallace H Braden Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3436 Edgewood Dr
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 998-0550
Gr: 6-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6620 Sanborn Rd
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 993-2618
Gr: 7-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 44004, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44004, OH include Wallace H Braden Middle School and Lakeside Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 44004?
2 public middle schools are located in 44004.
What is the racial composition of students in 44004?
44004 public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).

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