Very Good
#1171 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 34% in state
Glenwood Intermediate School
Middle School · Plain Local · Canton, OH
A Plain Local middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1015 44th St NW, Canton, OH 44709
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glenwood Intermediate School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glenwood Intermediate 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,583/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canton), 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
$53,144
Median home value
$149,400
Median rent
$818/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44709; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Canton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 972 | Compare → |
| Youtz Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 4–6 | 3.1 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Clarendon Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 4–6 | 3.2 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Bulldog Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 3–12 | 3.3 mi | 224 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Plain Local
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,140NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glenwood Intermediate School is listed in Plain Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glenwood Intermediate School
Glenwood Intermediate School is a public middle school in Canton, OH, part of Plain Local, serving approximately 825 students in grades 5th-6th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,171 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glenwood Intermediate School
What grades does Glenwood Intermediate School serve?
Glenwood Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Glenwood Intermediate School?
Glenwood Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 825 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Intermediate School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glenwood Intermediate School rank in OH?
Glenwood Intermediate School ranks #1,171 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Glenwood Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glenwood Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Glenwood Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenwood Intermediate School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Glenwood Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Glenwood Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glenwood Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Glenwood Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glenwood Intermediate School?
49.2% of students at Glenwood Intermediate 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 825
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Stark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (330) 491-3780
- Area population (ZIP 44709)
- 18,917
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 44709; 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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