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#1736 of 3,441 schools in OH
Lakota Plains Junior School
Middle School · Lakota Local · Liberty Township, OH
A Lakota Local middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5500 Princeton Road, Liberty Township, OH 45011
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakota Plains Junior School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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
27.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakota Plains Junior School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,718/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Liberty Township), 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
$90,360
Median home value
$272,000
Median rent
$1,005/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45011; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Junior SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–8 | 2.7 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| Lakota Ridge Junior SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–8 | 3.4 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Fairfield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Hopewell Junior SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–8 | Not available | 470 | 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.
Lakota Local
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #12 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakota Plains Junior School is listed in Lakota Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakota Plains Junior School
Lakota Plains Junior School is a public middle school in Liberty Township, OH, part of Lakota Local, serving approximately 735 students in grades 7th-8th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,736 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakota Plains Junior School
What grades does Lakota Plains Junior School serve?
Lakota Plains Junior School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Lakota Plains Junior School?
Lakota Plains Junior School has an enrollment of approximately 735 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakota Plains Junior School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakota Plains Junior School is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakota Plains Junior School rank in OH?
Lakota Plains Junior School ranks #1,736 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Lakota Plains Junior School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakota Plains Junior School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Lakota Plains Junior School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakota Plains Junior School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lakota Plains Junior School a charter school?
No, Lakota Plains Junior School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakota Plains Junior School a Title I school?
No, Lakota Plains Junior School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakota Plains Junior School?
27.5% of students at Lakota Plains Junior 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 735
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (513) 644-1130
- Area population (ZIP 45011)
- 74,636
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 45011; 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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