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#2348 of 3,441 schools in OH
Lakota Ridge Junior School
Middle School · Lakota Local · West Chester, OH
A Lakota Local middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6199 Beckett Ridge Blvd, West Chester, OH 45069
- Math 58% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakota Ridge Junior School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 63% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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
44.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low190/100K
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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
$115,539
Median home value
$314,300
Median rent
$1,585/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Junior SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–8 | 2.8 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Liberty Junior SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–8 | 2.8 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| Lakota Plains Junior SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 7–8 | 3.4 mi | 735 | 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.
Lakota Local
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #16 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 Ridge Junior School is listed in Lakota Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakota Ridge Junior School
Lakota Ridge Junior School is a public middle school in West Chester, OH, part of Lakota Local, serving approximately 685 students in grades 7th-8th with a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,348 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakota Ridge Junior School
What grades does Lakota Ridge Junior School serve?
Lakota Ridge Junior School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Lakota Ridge Junior School?
Lakota Ridge Junior School has an enrollment of approximately 685 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakota Ridge Junior School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakota Ridge Junior School is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakota Ridge Junior School rank in OH?
Lakota Ridge Junior School ranks #2,348 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Lakota Ridge Junior School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakota Ridge Junior School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Ridge Junior School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakota Ridge Junior School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lakota Ridge Junior School a charter school?
No, Lakota Ridge Junior School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakota Ridge Junior School a Title I school?
No, Lakota Ridge Junior School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakota Ridge Junior School?
44.2% of students at Lakota Ridge 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
- 685
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (513) 777-0552
- Area population (ZIP 45069)
- 55,635
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 45069; 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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