Below Average
#2759 of 3,441 schools in OH
Durling Middle School
Middle School · Clearview Local · Lorain, OH
A Clearview Local middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 N Ridge Rd W, Lorain, OH 44053
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Durling Middle School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,146/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lorain), 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
$65,332
Median home value
$189,500
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Science Academy LorainCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 815 | Compare → |
| General Johnnie Wilson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Westwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 5–8 | 2.6 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Southview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 418 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clearview Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,270NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Durling Middle School is listed in Clearview Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Durling Middle School
Durling Middle School is a public middle school in Lorain, OH, part of Clearview Local, serving approximately 447 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,759 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Durling Middle School
What grades does Durling Middle School serve?
Durling Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Durling Middle School?
Durling Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durling Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Durling Middle School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Durling Middle School rank in OH?
Durling Middle School ranks #2,759 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Durling Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Durling Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Durling Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Durling Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Durling Middle School a charter school?
No, Durling Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Durling Middle School a Title I school?
No, Durling Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lorain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (440) 233-6869
- Area population (ZIP 44053)
- 21,257
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 44053; 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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