Parkway Middle School

400 Buckeye St
Rockford, OH 45882
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 299 students in grades 5-8, Parkway Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher 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 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 20% in OH
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parkway Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Parkway Middle School's student population of 299 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
299 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Parkway Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkway Middle School is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (OH)
#646 out of 3241 schools
(Top 20%)
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76%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parkway Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parkway Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Parkway Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
96%
67%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Parkway Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parkway Middle School's ranking?
Parkway Middle School is ranked #646 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Parkway Middle School?
299 students attend Parkway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Parkway Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkway Middle School?
Parkway Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parkway Middle School offer ?
Parkway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Parkway Middle School part of?
Parkway Middle School is part of Parkway Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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