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#3092 of 3,441 schools in OH

Highview 6th Grade Center

Middle School · Middletown City · Middletown, OH

A Middletown City middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

106 S Highview Rd, Middletown, OH 45044

  • Math 24% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2022)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$14,554
Chronic Absenteeism54.7%

Students at Highview 6th Grade Center score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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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The neighborhood

Where Highview 6th Grade Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low190/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$71,942

Median home value

$230,400

Median rent

$1,034/mo

College educated

30.1%

Homeownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

14.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45044; 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Middletown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.26–81.2 mi941Compare →
Madison Junior HighEnrollment path unverified7.26–84.5 mi352Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Middletown City

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#8 of 10
District spending per student
$14,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Highview 6th Grade Center is listed in Middletown City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Highview 6th Grade Center

Highview 6th Grade Center is a public middle school in Middletown, OH, part of Middletown City, serving approximately 413 students in grades 6th-6th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,092 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Highview 6th Grade Center

What grades does Highview 6th Grade Center serve?

Highview 6th Grade Center serves students in grades 6th through 6th.

How many students attend Highview 6th Grade Center?

Highview 6th Grade Center has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highview 6th Grade Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Highview 6th Grade Center is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Highview 6th Grade Center rank in OH?

Highview 6th Grade Center ranks #3,092 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Highview 6th Grade Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Highview 6th Grade Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Highview 6th Grade Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Highview 6th Grade Center has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Highview 6th Grade Center a charter school?

No, Highview 6th Grade Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Highview 6th Grade Center a Title I school?

No, Highview 6th Grade Center is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 6th
Enrollment
413
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Butler County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.7%
Area population (ZIP 45044)
54,452
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
36.6
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 45044; 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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