Coldwater Middle School

Coldwater Middle School serves 430 students in grades 5 through 8 in Coldwater, Ohio. It earns a composite score of 9.1/10 — rated Exceptional — with a 9.6 academic score and a 9.3 growth score. Those numbers rank it 23rd among 650 Ohio middle schools and place it ahead of 97% of all public schools statewide.

For a regular public school in a small Ohio town, that is a remarkable position. The 9.3 growth score is especially telling. It shows students are advancing at an accelerated pace year over year, not just maintaining a high baseline.

A 16.5-to-1 student-teacher ratio supports that kind of momentum — classes small enough that teachers can track individual progress, spot gaps early, and adjust before students fall behind. For families in Coldwater, the choice is clear: Coldwater Middle School is the top-ranked school in the district and sits in the top 4% of all Ohio middle schools. No selective admissions, no magnet designation — just consistent, measurable results from a standard public school structure built to serve every student who walks through the door.

Located in a rural area, Coldwater Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.