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Mill Creek Ridge School
Middle School
1440 CLAY RD, Dorset, OH 44032
Enrollment
20
Student-Teacher
10:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
20
Student-Teacher
10:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Updated
2021-22
Updated 2021-22
About Mill Creek Ridge School
Mill Creek Ridge School is a Amish private middle school in Dorset, OH 44032. The school serves approximately 20 students in grades 1st – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $54,613, where 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a distant rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 20 students, Mill Creek Ridge School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
As a private school, Mill Creek Ridge School operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.
Located in a rural area, Mill Creek Ridge School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 20 students
- Type
- Private · Amish
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Address
- 1440 CLAY RD, Dorset, OH 44032
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in OH aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1440 CLAY RD, Dorset, OH 44032
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mill Creek Ridge School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Pymatuning Valley Middle School (rated 7.2/10, 8.8 miles away, in nearby Andover). Another option is Jefferson Area Junior High School (rated 5.0/10, 5.1 miles away, in nearby Jefferson). Additionally, Wallace H Braden Middle School (rated 5.0/10, 11.9 miles away, in nearby Ashtabula). For more schools in Dorset, see our Dorset schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 44032 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$54,613
Median Home Value
$190,700
Population
2,254
College Educated
3%
Homeownership
93.3%
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Median Age
29.7
Community Profile
The community surrounding Mill Creek Ridge School has a median household income of $54,613. It is a community where 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $190,700. The area has a poverty rate of 24.7%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mill Creek Ridge School
What grades does Mill Creek Ridge School serve?
Mill Creek Ridge School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Mill Creek Ridge School?
Mill Creek Ridge School has an enrollment of approximately 20 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Ridge School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Mill Creek Ridge School a private school?
Yes, Mill Creek Ridge School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mill Creek Ridge School a religious school?
Mill Creek Ridge School has a Amish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 20
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- ASHTABULA
- Data Year
- 2022–2023
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