Serving 616 students in grades 6-8, Stanton 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 57% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stanton Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Kent, OH, covering approximately 21.6 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stanton Middle School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stanton 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 Stanton Middle School is 0.53, 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
#1658 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Riders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanton Middle School's ranking?
Stanton Middle School is ranked #1658 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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Stanton Middle School?
616 students attend Stanton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Stanton Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stanton Middle School?
Stanton Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stanton Middle School offer ?
Stanton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stanton Middle School part of?
Stanton Middle School is part of Kent City School District.
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