Serving 187 students in grades 6-8, Possum 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 was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
7%
17%
White
79%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average).
How many students attend Possum Middle School?
187 students attend Possum Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Possum Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Possum Middle School?
Possum Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Possum Middle School offer ?
Possum Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Possum Middle School part of?
Possum Middle School is part of Clark-Shawnee Local School District.
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