Excellent
#430 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 13% in state
Elmwood Middle School
Middle School · Elmwood Local · Bloomdale, OH
An Elmwood Local middle school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7650 Jerry City Rd, Bloomdale, OH 44817
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elmwood Middle School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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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Where Elmwood 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 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low168/100K
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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
$69,688
Median home value
$158,900
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Elmwood Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elmwood Middle School is listed in Elmwood Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elmwood Middle School
Elmwood Middle School is a public middle school in Bloomdale, OH, part of Elmwood Local, serving approximately 354 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #430 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elmwood Middle School
What grades does Elmwood Middle School serve?
Elmwood Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Elmwood Middle School?
Elmwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elmwood Middle School rank in OH?
Elmwood Middle School ranks #430 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Elmwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elmwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Elmwood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elmwood Middle School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elmwood Middle School a charter school?
No, Elmwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elmwood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Elmwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (419) 655-2583
- Area population (ZIP 44817)
- 1,606
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 44817; 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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