Zane Trace High School is a public high school near Chillicothe, Ohio, seated along the shores of Kinnikinnick Creek. It is the only high school in the Zane Trace Local School District. Their nickname is the Pioneers, and their colors are red, blue, and white.
Serving 392 students in grades 5-8, Zane Trace 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 49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Zane Trace Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Chillicothe, OH school district, encompassing approximately 103.9 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive time of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zane Trace Middle School's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
INSPIRING STUDENTS TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS WITHIN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT.
School Rankings
Zane Trace 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 Zane Trace Middle School is 0.12, 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
#1634 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
White
94%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)28.1%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
42%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zane Trace Middle School's ranking?
Zane Trace Middle School is ranked #1634 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Zane Trace Middle School often compared to?
Zane Trace Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chillicothe Middle School, Adena Middle School, Unioto Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Zane Trace Middle School?
392 students attend Zane Trace Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Zane Trace Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zane Trace Middle School?
Zane Trace Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zane Trace Middle School offer ?
Zane Trace Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zane Trace Middle School part of?
Zane Trace Middle School is part of Zane Trace Local School District.
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