Serving 448 students in grades 4-8, Minford 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 is 54% (which is equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Minford Middle School's student population of 448 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
School Rankings
Minford 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 Minford Middle School is 0.02, 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
#1880 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
99%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Minford Middle School's ranking?
Minford Middle School is ranked #1880 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Minford Middle School often compared to?
Minford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bloom-vernon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Minford Middle School?
448 students attend Minford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Minford Middle School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minford Middle School?
Minford Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Minford Middle School offer ?
Minford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minford Middle School part of?
Minford Middle School is part of Minford Local School District.
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