Serving 556 students in grades 5-9, Mad River 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 29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-9
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mad River Middle School's student population of 556 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
Mad River 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 Mad River Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2400 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
11%
17%
White
67%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mad River Middle School's ranking?
Mad River Middle School is ranked #2400 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Mad River Middle School?
556 students attend Mad River Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mad River Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mad River Middle School?
Mad River Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mad River Middle School offer ?
Mad River Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mad River Middle School part of?
Mad River Middle School is part of Mad River Local School District.
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