Excellent
#311 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 9% in state
Copley-fairlawn Middle School
Middle School · Copley-fairlawn City · Copley, OH
A Copley-fairlawn City middle school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1531 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Copley, OH 44321
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Copley-fairlawn Middle School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 77% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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
25.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Copley-fairlawn 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low151/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$119,282
Median home value
$320,400
Median rent
$1,423/mo
College educated
60.3%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Community Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of the Elms SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Norton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 5–8 | 4.7 mi | 658 | Compare → |
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.
Copley-fairlawn City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,352NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Copley-fairlawn Middle School is listed in Copley-Fairlawn City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Copley-fairlawn Middle School
Copley-fairlawn Middle School is a public middle school in Copley, OH, part of Copley-fairlawn City, serving approximately 822 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #311 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Copley-fairlawn Middle School
What grades does Copley-fairlawn Middle School serve?
Copley-fairlawn Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Copley-fairlawn Middle School?
Copley-fairlawn Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 822 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copley-fairlawn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Copley-fairlawn Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Copley-fairlawn Middle School rank in OH?
Copley-fairlawn Middle School ranks #311 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Copley-fairlawn Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Copley-fairlawn Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Copley-fairlawn Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Copley-fairlawn Middle School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Copley-fairlawn Middle School a charter school?
No, Copley-fairlawn Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Copley-fairlawn Middle School a Title I school?
No, Copley-fairlawn Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Copley-fairlawn Middle School?
25.1% of students at Copley-fairlawn 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
- 822
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Summit County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (330) 664-4875
- Area population (ZIP 44321)
- 15,743
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 44321; 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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