Serving 515 students in grades 4-6, Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) 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 46% (which is lower 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 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spinning Hills Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Dayton, OH, encompassing approximately 9.4 square miles. Typically, it takes 5-10 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 5.6 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6)'s student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child Every Day for a Better Tomorrow
School Rankings
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) 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 Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) is 0.51, 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
#2041 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
13%
17%
White
68%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6)'s ranking?
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) is ranked #2041 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?
46% 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 Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6)?
515 students attend Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6)?
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) offer ?
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) part of?
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) is part of Mad River Local School District.
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