Excellent
#225 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 7% in state
A. I. Root Middle School
Middle School · Medina City Sd · Medina, OH
A Medina City Sd middle school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
333 W Sturbridge Dr, Medina, OH 44256
- Math 81% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at A. I. Root Middle School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 81% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where A. I. Root Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cleveland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Medina), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,345
Median home value
$292,000
Median rent
$1,120/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44256; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claggett Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 701 | Compare → |
| Medina Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Medina Christian Academy Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 441 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Medina City Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $15,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
A. I. Root Middle School is listed in Medina City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A. I. Root Middle School
A. I. Root Middle School is a public middle school in Medina, OH, part of Medina City Sd, serving approximately 700 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #225 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A. I. Root Middle School
What grades does A. I. Root Middle School serve?
A. I. Root Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend A. I. Root Middle School?
A. I. Root Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 700 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. I. Root Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at A. I. Root Middle School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A. I. Root Middle School rank in OH?
A. I. Root Middle School ranks #225 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is A. I. Root Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
A. I. Root Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A. I. Root Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A. I. Root Middle School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is A. I. Root Middle School a charter school?
No, A. I. Root Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A. I. Root Middle School a Title I school?
No, A. I. Root Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A. I. Root Middle School?
18.3% of students at A. I. Root Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 700
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Medina County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (330) 636-3500
- Area population (ZIP 44256)
- 64,606
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44256; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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