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#2417 of 3,441 schools in OH
Badger Middle School
Middle School · Joseph Badger Local · Kinsman, OH
A Joseph Badger Local middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
7119 State Route 7, Kinsman, OH 44428
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Badger Middle School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (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
54.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Badger 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low117/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,281
Median home value
$145,100
Median rent
$747/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsman Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 4.9 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Joseph Badger Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Badger Middle School is listed in Joseph Badger Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Badger Middle School
Badger Middle School is a public middle school in Kinsman, OH, part of Joseph Badger Local, serving approximately 178 students in grades 5th-8th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,417 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Badger Middle School
What grades does Badger Middle School serve?
Badger Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Badger Middle School?
Badger Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Badger Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Badger Middle School is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Badger Middle School rank in OH?
Badger Middle School ranks #2,417 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Badger Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Badger Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Badger Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Badger Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Badger Middle School a charter school?
No, Badger Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Badger Middle School a Title I school?
No, Badger Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Badger Middle School?
54.5% of students at Badger 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Trumbull County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (330) 876-2840
- Area population (ZIP 44428)
- 3,196
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 44428; 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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