Serving 421 students in grades 6-8, Reading Community 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 48% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
10%
17%
White
78%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Reading Community Middle School?
421 students attend Reading Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Reading Community Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reading Community Middle School?
Reading Community Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Reading Community Middle School offer ?
Reading Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Reading Community Middle School part of?
Reading Community Middle School is part of Reading Community City School District.
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