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#1531 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 45% in state

New Lexington Middle School

Middle School · New Lexington School District · New Lexington, OH

A middle school in New Lexington, OH where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2549 Panther Dr NE, New Lexington, OH 43764

  • Math 51% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2022)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$17,514
Chronic Absenteeism34.7%

Students at New Lexington Middle School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where New Lexington 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. Open the Columbus map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low248/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$54,388

Median home value

$129,800

Median rent

$664/mo

College educated

12.6%

Homeownership

64.2%

Poverty rate

19.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43764; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

New Lexington School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$17,514NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

New Lexington Middle School is listed in New Lexington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Lexington Middle School

New Lexington Middle School is a public middle school in New Lexington, OH, part of New Lexington School District, serving approximately 389 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,531 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Lexington Middle School

What grades does New Lexington Middle School serve?

New Lexington Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend New Lexington Middle School?

New Lexington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Lexington Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Lexington Middle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Lexington Middle School rank in OH?

New Lexington Middle School ranks #1,531 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is New Lexington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Lexington Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 New Lexington Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Lexington Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is New Lexington Middle School a charter school?

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

Is New Lexington Middle School a Title I school?

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

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Perry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.7%
Area population (ZIP 43764)
7,971
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
40.7
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 43764; 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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