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#3328 of 3,441 schools in OH

East Middle at Prberry

Middle School · Youngstown City · Youngstown, OH

A Youngstown City middle school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.

940 Bryn Mawr Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.4Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-39.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
Resources & Environment5.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$24,791
Chronic Absenteeism100%

Students at East Middle at Prberry score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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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The neighborhood

Where East Middle at Prberry 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,470/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Youngstown), 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

$36,480

Median home value

$82,100

Median rent

$644/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

52.5%

Poverty rate

38.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Potential Development Program School of AutismPrivate · tuition8.8privateK–123.6 mi185Compare →

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.

Youngstown City

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#12 of 15
District spending per student
$24,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
50.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Middle at Prberry is listed in Youngstown City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Middle at Prberry

East Middle at Prberry is a public middle school in Youngstown, OH, part of Youngstown City, serving approximately 331 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,328 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Middle at Prberry

What grades does East Middle at Prberry serve?

East Middle at Prberry serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend East Middle at Prberry?

East Middle at Prberry has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle at Prberry?

The student-teacher ratio at East Middle at Prberry is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Middle at Prberry rank in OH?

East Middle at Prberry ranks #3,328 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is East Middle at Prberry's MySchoolScout rating?

East Middle at Prberry has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 East Middle at Prberry?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Middle at Prberry has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is East Middle at Prberry a charter school?

No, East Middle at Prberry is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Middle at Prberry a Title I school?

No, East Middle at Prberry 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
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Mahoning County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
100.0%
Area population (ZIP 44505)
16,449
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
37.5
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 44505; 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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