Serving 643 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Ewing Junior High 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 45% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 643 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Ewing Junior High School serves the eastern part of Lancaster, OH, covering an attendance zone of approximately 33.4 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Ewing Junior High School's student population of 643 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
643 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Thomas Ewing Junior High 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 Thomas Ewing Junior High School is 0.26, 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
#2196 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)40%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Ewing Junior High School's ranking?
Thomas Ewing Junior High School is ranked #2196 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Thomas Ewing Junior High School often compared to?
Thomas Ewing Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like General Sherman Junior High School, Pickerington Lakeview Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Thomas Ewing Junior High School?
643 students attend Thomas Ewing Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Thomas Ewing Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Ewing Junior High School?
Thomas Ewing Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomas Ewing Junior High School offer ?
Thomas Ewing Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Ewing Junior High School part of?
Thomas Ewing Junior High School is part of Lancaster City School District.
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