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Elgin Middle School

Middle School · Elgin Local · Marion, OH

An Elgin Local middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1200 Keener Rd S, Marion, OH 43302

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment6.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$13,381
Chronic Absenteeism36%

Students at Elgin Middle School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

58%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Elgin 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,781/100K

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

$53,833

Median home value

$139,700

Median rent

$853/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

64.4%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43302; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Elgin Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elgin Middle School is listed in Elgin Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elgin Middle School

Elgin Middle School is a public middle school in Marion, OH, part of Elgin Local, serving approximately 250 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,139 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elgin Middle School

What grades does Elgin Middle School serve?

Elgin Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Elgin Middle School?

Elgin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elgin Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Elgin Middle School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elgin Middle School rank in OH?

Elgin Middle School ranks #2,139 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Elgin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Elgin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Elgin Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elgin Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Elgin Middle School a charter school?

No, Elgin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elgin Middle School a Title I school?

No, Elgin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elgin Middle School?

58.0% of students at Elgin 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
250
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.0%
Area population (ZIP 43302)
54,581
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
39.7
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 43302; 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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