Serving 247 students in grades 7-8, George Mcdowell-exchange 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 was 63% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1727 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
95%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
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 George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School's ranking?
George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School is ranked #1727 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School?
247 students attend George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School?
George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School offer ?
George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School part of?
George Mcdowell-exchange Middle School is part of Logan Elm Local School District.
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