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#3174 of 3,441 schools in OH

Chaney Middle at Mcguffey

Middle School · Youngstown City · Youngstown, OH

A Youngstown City middle school where students score 41 points below what's typical for similar communities.

310 S Schenley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509

  • Math 4% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 9% proficient (2022)
  • 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.3Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency8.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-40.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
District spending per student$24,791

Students at Chaney Middle at Mcguffey score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency4%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency9%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
9%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
9%
2022
Math
4%
ELA
9%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Chaney Middle at Mcguffey 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,470/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Youngstown), 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

$36,472

Median home value

$56,000

Median rent

$744/mo

College educated

14.5%

Homeownership

60.6%

Poverty rate

31.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44509; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Rayen Early College Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.95–82.6 mi380Compare →
Valley Christian School - the Lewis CenterPrivate · tuition5.7private3–82.6 mi59Compare →
Acld SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3private2–82.9 mi61Compare →

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.

Youngstown City

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#10 of 15
District spending per student
$24,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
50.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chaney Middle at Mcguffey is listed in Youngstown City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chaney Middle at Mcguffey

Chaney Middle at Mcguffey is a public middle school in Youngstown, OH, part of Youngstown City, serving approximately 252 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,174 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chaney Middle at Mcguffey

What grades does Chaney Middle at Mcguffey serve?

Chaney Middle at Mcguffey serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Chaney Middle at Mcguffey?

Chaney Middle at Mcguffey has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaney Middle at Mcguffey?

The student-teacher ratio at Chaney Middle at Mcguffey is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chaney Middle at Mcguffey rank in OH?

Chaney Middle at Mcguffey ranks #3,174 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Chaney Middle at Mcguffey's MySchoolScout rating?

Chaney Middle at Mcguffey has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Chaney Middle at Mcguffey?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chaney Middle at Mcguffey has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chaney Middle at Mcguffey a charter school?

No, Chaney Middle at Mcguffey is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chaney Middle at Mcguffey a Title I school?

No, Chaney Middle at Mcguffey is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
252
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Mahoning County
Area population (ZIP 44509)
10,775
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
38.7
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 44509; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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