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#2078 of 3,441 schools in OH
Clear Fork Middle School
Middle School · Clear Fork Valley Local · Bellville, OH
A Clear Fork Valley Local middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
987 State Route 97 E, Bellville, OH 44813
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clear Fork Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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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Where Clear Fork 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellville), 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
$81,214
Median home value
$210,300
Median rent
$757/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Clear Fork Valley Local
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clear Fork Middle School is listed in Clear Fork Valley Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clear Fork Middle School
Clear Fork Middle School is a public middle school in Bellville, OH, part of Clear Fork Valley Local, serving approximately 331 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,078 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clear Fork Middle School
What grades does Clear Fork Middle School serve?
Clear Fork Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Clear Fork Middle School?
Clear Fork Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Fork Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Fork Middle School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clear Fork Middle School rank in OH?
Clear Fork Middle School ranks #2,078 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Clear Fork Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clear Fork Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Clear Fork Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clear Fork Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clear Fork Middle School a charter school?
No, Clear Fork Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clear Fork Middle School a Title I school?
No, Clear Fork Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (419) 886-3111
- Area population (ZIP 44813)
- 7,816
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 44813; 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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