Excellent
#240 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 7% in state
Mechanicsburg Middle School
Middle School · Mechanicsburg Exempted Village · Mechanicsburg, OH
A Mechanicsburg Exempted Village middle school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
60 High St, Mechanicsburg, OH 43044
- Math 84% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mechanicsburg Middle School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 78% across the 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mechanicsburg 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average357/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mechanicsburg), 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
$68,141
Median home value
$215,000
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Mechanicsburg Exempted Village
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,132NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mechanicsburg Middle School is listed in Mechanicsburg Exempted Village; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mechanicsburg Middle School
Mechanicsburg Middle School is a public middle school in Mechanicsburg, OH, part of Mechanicsburg Exempted Village, serving approximately 206 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #240 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mechanicsburg Middle School
What grades does Mechanicsburg Middle School serve?
Mechanicsburg Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mechanicsburg Middle School?
Mechanicsburg Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsburg Middle School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mechanicsburg Middle School rank in OH?
Mechanicsburg Middle School ranks #240 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Mechanicsburg Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mechanicsburg Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Mechanicsburg Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mechanicsburg Middle School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Mechanicsburg Middle School a charter school?
No, Mechanicsburg Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mechanicsburg Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mechanicsburg Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 206
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Champaign County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (937) 834-2453
- Area population (ZIP 43044)
- 4,972
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 43044; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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