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#1615 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 47% in state
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
Middle School · Fairfield Union Local · Lancaster, OH
A Fairfield Union Local middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
6409 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd NE, Lancaster, OH 43130
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 71% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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
45%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,552/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lancaster), 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
$68,242
Median home value
$215,900
Median rent
$1,031/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Fairfield Union Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School is listed in Fairfield Union Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School is a public middle school in Lancaster, OH, part of Fairfield Union Local, serving approximately 625 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,615 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
What grades does Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School serve?
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School?
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School rank in OH?
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School ranks #1,615 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School a charter school?
No, Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School?
45.0% of students at Fairfield Union Rushville 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 625
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fairfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (740) 536-7249
- Area population (ZIP 43130)
- 62,450
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
Official sources & links
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 43130; 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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