Very Good
#920 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 27% in state
Poland Middle School
Middle School · Poland Local · Poland, OH
A Poland Local middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
47 College St, Poland, OH 44514
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Poland Middle School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (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
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Poland 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low37/100K
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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
$80,000
Median home value
$190,100
Median rent
$973/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44514; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struthers Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Boardman Center Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 4–6 | 2.5 mi | 833 | Compare → |
| Wilson Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 3–12 | 3.8 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Potential Development Program School of AutismPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 185 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Poland Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,435NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Poland Middle School is listed in Poland Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poland Middle School
Poland Middle School is a public middle school in Poland, OH, part of Poland Local, serving approximately 388 students in grades 4th-6th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #920 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poland Middle School
What grades does Poland Middle School serve?
Poland Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Poland Middle School?
Poland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poland Middle School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poland Middle School rank in OH?
Poland Middle School ranks #920 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Poland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Poland Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Poland Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poland Middle School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Poland Middle School a charter school?
No, Poland Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poland Middle School a Title I school?
No, Poland Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poland Middle School?
99.2% of students at Poland 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mahoning County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (330) 757-7003
- Area population (ZIP 44514)
- 23,632
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 44514; 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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