Excellent
#453 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 13% in state
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School
Middle School · Olentangy Local · Lewis Center, OH
An Olentangy Local middle school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
814 Shanahan Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 86% proficient (2022)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Olentangy Shanahan Middle School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 86% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 88% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Olentangy Shanahan Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average419/100K
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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
$148,446
Median home value
$423,000
Median rent
$1,580/mo
College educated
67%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olentangy Orange Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 1,042 | Compare → |
| Hyatts Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 800 | Compare → |
| Olentangy Liberty Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 1,023 | Compare → |
| Berkshire Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 867 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Olentangy Local
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #16 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School is listed in Olentangy Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Olentangy Shanahan Middle School
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School is a public middle school in Lewis Center, OH, part of Olentangy Local, serving approximately 1,001 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #453 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Olentangy Shanahan Middle School
What grades does Olentangy Shanahan Middle School serve?
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Olentangy Shanahan Middle School?
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,001 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olentangy Shanahan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olentangy Shanahan Middle School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Olentangy Shanahan Middle School rank in OH?
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School ranks #453 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Olentangy Shanahan Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Olentangy Shanahan Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olentangy Shanahan Middle School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Olentangy Shanahan Middle School a charter school?
No, Olentangy Shanahan Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Olentangy Shanahan Middle School a Title I school?
No, Olentangy Shanahan Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olentangy Shanahan Middle School?
14.8% of students at Olentangy Shanahan 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
- 1,001
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (740) 657-4300
- Area population (ZIP 43035)
- 35,732
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 43035; 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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