Very Good
#886 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 26% in state
Athens Middle School
Middle School · Athens City · Athens, OH
An Athens City middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
51 W State St - 55, Athens, OH 45701
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Athens Middle School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Athens 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,060/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Athens), 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
$49,604
Median home value
$217,700
Median rent
$1,018/mo
College educated
56.8%
Homeownership
52.3%
Poverty rate
30.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Athens City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Athens Middle School is listed in Athens City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Athens Middle School
Athens Middle School is a public middle school in Athens, OH, part of Athens City, serving approximately 360 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #886 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Athens Middle School
What grades does Athens Middle School serve?
Athens Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Athens Middle School?
Athens Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens Middle School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Athens Middle School rank in OH?
Athens Middle School ranks #886 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Athens Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Athens Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Athens Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Athens Middle School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Athens Middle School a charter school?
No, Athens Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Athens Middle School a Title I school?
No, Athens Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Athens Middle School?
46.7% of students at Athens 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Athens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (740) 593-7107
- Area population (ZIP 45701)
- 33,501
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 23.7
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 45701; 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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