Serving 278 students in grades 7-8, Schaefer 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 20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schaefer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Schaefer Middle School's student population of 278 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Schaefer Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schaefer Middle School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2557 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
7%
Black
13%
17%
White
61%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schaefer Middle School's ranking?
Schaefer Middle School is ranked #2557 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Schaefer Middle School often compared to?
Schaefer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hayward Middle School, Springfield High School, Tecumseh Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Schaefer Middle School?
278 students attend Schaefer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Schaefer Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schaefer Middle School?
Schaefer Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Schaefer Middle School offer ?
Schaefer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Schaefer Middle School part of?
Schaefer Middle School is part of Springfield City School District.
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