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Massillon Junior High School

Middle School · Massillon City

250 29th St NW, Massillon, OH 44647

Enrollment

563

Student-Teacher

16.1:1

Score

6.1

Grades

7th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#1,926 of 3,441

In Massillon

#16 of 22

public schools

In district

#4 of 7

Massillon City

Academic growth

7.0 / 10

Very Good

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Massillon Junior High School

6.1/10

Middle School in Massillon · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.2/10

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About Massillon Junior High School

Massillon Junior High School is a public middle school in Massillon, OH, part of Massillon City. Massillon Junior High School serves approximately 563 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Massillon Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,926 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Massillon Junior High School show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • District avg 5.7
  • OH avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

52% of students at Massillon Junior High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$14,215
Chronic Absenteeism51.5%

Massillon Junior High School — Students at Massillon Junior High School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 62.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 62.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
52.6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.0/10.

How Massillon Junior High School Compares

See how Massillon Junior High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.1/10
44th percentile in OH
Academic
6.3/10
Average
Growth
7.0/10
Very Good
Environment
4.4/10
Below Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
35 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
51.5%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

250 29th St NW, Massillon, OH 44647

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Massillon Junior High School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Tuslaw Middle School (rated 7.4/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Fairless Middle School (rated 5.6/10, 6.0 miles away, in nearby Navarre), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Massillon Intermediate School (rated 5.2/10), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Massillon, see our Massillon schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Massillon Intermediate School Massillon 0.0 mi 5.2
ST BARBARA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Massillon 0.6 mi 7.0
Gorrell Elementary School Massillon 0.6 mi 7.4
MASSILLON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Massillon 1.5 mi 6.9
ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Massillon 2.3 mi 6.1
Indian River (Irjcf) Massillon 2.4 mi 5.0
Tuslaw Elementary School Massillon 2.5 mi 7.5
Tuslaw Middle School Massillon 2.6 mi 7.4
Tuslaw High School Massillon 2.6 mi 6.5
Whittier Elementary School Massillon 3.1 mi 7.4
Franklin Elementary School Massillon 2.9 mi 6.7
Washington High School Massillon 3.1 mi 4.5
Massillon Preschool Massillon 3.5 mi 3.9
Amherst Elementary School Massillon 4.1 mi 7.3
EAST NORBROOK SCHOOL Navarre 4.6 mi
Fairless High School Brewster 5.8 mi 5.6
R G Drage Career Technical Ctr Massillon 4.6 mi 4.4
Fairless Middle School Navarre 6.0 mi 5.6
Watson Elementary School Massillon 4.7 mi 8.0
Fairless Elementary School Navarre 6.1 mi 7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44647 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,974

Median Home Value

$141,700

Median Rent

$946/mo

Population

17,851

College Educated

16.1%

Homeownership

78.3%

Avg Commute

22.7 min

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Median Age

43.2

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Tri-Valley Middle School Dresden, OH 6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Massillon Junior High School

What grades does Massillon Junior High School serve?

Massillon Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Massillon Junior High School?

Massillon Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Massillon Junior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Massillon Junior High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Massillon Junior High School rank in OH?

Massillon Junior High School ranks #1,926 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Massillon Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Massillon Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Massillon Junior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Massillon Junior High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Massillon Junior High School a charter school?

No, Massillon Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Massillon Junior High School a Title I school?

No, Massillon Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
13 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
563
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Stark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.5%

District

Massillon City
District Enrollment
4,089
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,215
District Rank
#4 of 7

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