Serving 466 students in grades 7-8, Zanesville 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 30% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Zanesville Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Zanesville, OH, encompassing approximately 17.8 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zanesville Middle School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Zanesville 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 Zanesville Middle School 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
#2544 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
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)48.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-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 Zanesville Middle School's ranking?
Zanesville Middle School is ranked #2544 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Zanesville Middle School?
466 students attend Zanesville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Zanesville Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zanesville Middle School?
Zanesville Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zanesville Middle School offer ?
Zanesville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zanesville Middle School part of?
Zanesville Middle School is part of Zanesville City School District.
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