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Hartwell School
Middle School · Cincinnati Public Schools · Cincinnati, OH
A Cincinnati Public Schools middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8320 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45216
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hartwell School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 Hartwell School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cincinnati), 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
$51,602
Median home value
$138,200
Median rent
$815/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 5–8 | 1.0 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Cincinnati Hebrew Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| St Aloysius Education CenterPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 1–11 | 2.9 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| St Rita School for the DeafPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 77 | 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.
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.
Cincinnati Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #51 of 65
- District spending per student
- $19,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hartwell School is listed in Cincinnati Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hartwell School
Hartwell School is a public middle school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Cincinnati Public Schools, serving approximately 466 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,123 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hartwell School
What grades does Hartwell School serve?
Hartwell School serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend Hartwell School?
Hartwell School has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartwell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartwell School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hartwell School rank in OH?
Hartwell School ranks #3,123 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Hartwell School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hartwell School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Hartwell School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hartwell School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hartwell School a charter school?
No, Hartwell School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hartwell School a Title I school?
No, Hartwell School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 466
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (513) 363-2300
- Area population (ZIP 45216)
- 9,493
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 45216; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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