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#1428 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 42% in state

Keystone Middle School

Middle School · Keystone Local · Lagrange, OH

A Keystone Local middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

501 Opportunity Way, Lagrange, OH 44050

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 74% proficient (2022)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment6.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$12,224
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Students at Keystone Middle School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 64% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

36.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Keystone 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. Open the Cleveland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$100,625

Median home value

$258,400

Median rent

$1,011/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

87.2%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44050; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Keystone Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,224NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Keystone Middle School is listed in Keystone Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Keystone Middle School

Keystone Middle School is a public middle school in Lagrange, OH, part of Keystone Local, serving approximately 357 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,428 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Keystone Middle School

What grades does Keystone Middle School serve?

Keystone Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Keystone Middle School?

Keystone Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Keystone Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Keystone Middle School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Keystone Middle School rank in OH?

Keystone Middle School ranks #1,428 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Keystone Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Keystone Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Keystone Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Keystone Middle School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Keystone Middle School a charter school?

No, Keystone Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Keystone Middle School a Title I school?

No, Keystone Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Keystone Middle School?

36.1% of students at Keystone 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
357
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lorain County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%
Area population (ZIP 44050)
7,204
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
45.5
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 44050; 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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