Paulding High School is a public high school in Paulding, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Paulding Exempted Village Schools district. It is Paulding's second high school.
Serving 251 students in grades 6-8, Paulding Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paulding Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Paulding, OH, covering approximately 178.3 square miles. Typically, it takes about 15-20 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.7 miles to the nearest edge, reaching up to 14 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paulding Middle School's student population of 251 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1602
School Rankings
Paulding Middle 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 Paulding Middle School is 0.28, 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
#1851 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paulding Middle School's ranking?
Paulding Middle School is ranked #1851 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Paulding Middle School?
251 students attend Paulding Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Paulding Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paulding Middle School?
Paulding Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paulding Middle School offer ?
Paulding Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paulding Middle School part of?
Paulding Middle School is part of Paulding Exempted Village School District.
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