Excellent
#700 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 20% in state
Norwayne Middle School
Middle School · Norwayne Local · Creston, OH
A Norwayne Local middle school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
350 S Main St, Creston, OH 44217
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norwayne Middle School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 77% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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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Where Norwayne 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average361/100K
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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
$64,800
Median home value
$178,000
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Norwayne Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,441NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norwayne Middle School is listed in Norwayne Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norwayne Middle School
Norwayne Middle School is a public middle school in Creston, OH, part of Norwayne Local, serving approximately 313 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #700 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norwayne Middle School
What grades does Norwayne Middle School serve?
Norwayne Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Norwayne Middle School?
Norwayne Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwayne Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwayne Middle School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norwayne Middle School rank in OH?
Norwayne Middle School ranks #700 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Norwayne Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norwayne Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Norwayne Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norwayne Middle School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Norwayne Middle School a charter school?
No, Norwayne Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norwayne Middle School a Title I school?
No, Norwayne Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (330) 435-1195
- Area population (ZIP 44217)
- 3,633
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 44217; 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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