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#2245 of 3,441 schools in OH
Defiance Middle School
Middle School · Defiance City · Defiance, OH
A Defiance City middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1755 Palmer Dr, Defiance, OH 43512
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Defiance Middle School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
67.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Defiance), 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
$72,082
Median home value
$149,300
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Defiance City
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,696NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Defiance Middle School is listed in Defiance City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Defiance Middle School
Defiance Middle School is a public middle school in Defiance, OH, part of Defiance City, serving approximately 557 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,245 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Defiance Middle School
What grades does Defiance Middle School serve?
Defiance Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Defiance Middle School?
Defiance Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Defiance Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Defiance Middle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Defiance Middle School rank in OH?
Defiance Middle School ranks #2,245 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Defiance Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Defiance Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Defiance Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Defiance Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Defiance Middle School a charter school?
No, Defiance Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Defiance Middle School a Title I school?
No, Defiance Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Defiance Middle School?
67.5% of students at Defiance 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Defiance County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (419) 782-0050
- Area population (ZIP 43512)
- 27,894
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 43512; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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