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#1446 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 42% in state

Mcpherson Middle School

Middle School · Clyde-green Springs Exempted Village · Clyde, OH

A Clyde-green Springs Exempted Village middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4230 Limerick Rd, Clyde, OH 43410

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 61% proficient (2022)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$13,400
Chronic Absenteeism21.4%

Students at Mcpherson Middle School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 63% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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

51.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mcpherson 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$54,635

Median home value

$161,800

Median rent

$733/mo

College educated

22.8%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43410; 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harvest Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1PK–120.5 mi49Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Clyde-green Springs Exempted Village

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$13,400NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mcpherson Middle School is listed in Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mcpherson Middle School

Mcpherson Middle School is a public middle school in Clyde, OH, part of Clyde-green Springs Exempted Village, serving approximately 472 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,446 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mcpherson Middle School

What grades does Mcpherson Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Mcpherson Middle School?

Mcpherson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mcpherson Middle School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mcpherson Middle School rank in OH?

Mcpherson Middle School ranks #1,446 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Mcpherson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mcpherson 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 Mcpherson Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcpherson Middle School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mcpherson Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Mcpherson Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

51.1% of students at Mcpherson 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
472
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Sandusky County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.4%
Area population (ZIP 43410)
10,365
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
47
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 43410; 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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